(32 hrs) Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

Prerequisites

Completed the Cybersecurity Essentials course awarded by @ASK Training

Language

• Attained at least WPLN level 5; or
• Obtained Grade C6 for GCE O-Level English; or
• Other equivalent qualifications.

Academic

• Obtained at least a pass or C6 at GCE O-Level in at least 3 subjects; or
• Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
• Mature candidates aged ≥ 30 years old with 8 years of relevant working experience.

Learning Units

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Apply the CVE framework and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Differentiate false positives vs. false negatives in scan results.
• Conduct structured log reviews to detect anomalies and indicators of compromise.
• Select appropriate remediation strategies, including patching, configuration, and compensating controls.
• Configure and apply ACLs, IDS/IPS, and web filtering.
• Use detection methods to protect against unauthorized access and malicious activity and strengthen network infrastructure against web-based threats.
• Implement mobile device hardening, including encryption, external media controls, and location restrictions.
• Secure mobile connectivity, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, cellular, tethering, and mobile payments.
• Apply endpoint security alignment with organizational requirements.
• Configure secure application protocols, including TLS, secure directory services, SNMP, and DNS filtering.
• Apply secure coding techniques and application protection mechanisms.
• Use sandboxing to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen application resilience.
• Apply incident response procedures, including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Conduct digital forensics using appropriate data sources.
• Use SIEM, IDS/IPS, and log analysis to monitor and investigate incidents.
• Identify indicators of compromise across malware, physical, network, and application attacks.
• Correlate evidence to detect malicious activity and support investigations.
• Apply organizational governance requirements, including policies, procedures, and standards.
• Describe legal environment, accountability, and compliance frameworks.
• Apply secure, compliant, and accountable practices.
• Identify organizational risks and apply risk management strategies.
• Conduct business impact analysis to support continuity planning.
• Apply vendor assessment methods and review legal agreements.
• Validate security controls through attestation, assessments, and penetration testing.
• Apply data governance principles, including classification, sovereignty, privacy, and compliance.
• Implement data protection controls, including monitoring, reporting, DLP, and breach response.
• Deliver security awareness training programs to promote responsible workplace behavior.

Training Hours & Assessment

Total Training Hours: 32 hours, including a 2-hour assessment

Assessment

• Written Assessment
• Practical Assessment

Fees and Subsidies

Course Fee:
S$1,200 (exclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$152.40 (inclusive of 9% GST) after 90% SSG Subsidies

All prices are inclusive of 9% GST.

Important Reminder: Your PSEA claim needs to be submitted at least 1 month before the course’s commencement date. Should you miss this deadline, an alternative payment method must be used to secure your spot in the course. After the disbursement of your PSEA funds to us, we will reach out to initiate the refund process.