(24 hrs) Cybersecurity Essentials
Cybersecurity Essentials Course in Singapore: Learn core security concepts, threat mitigation, cryptography, access control, network security, and cloud resilience practices.
Course Synopsis
This course equips participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills to safeguard organisational systems, networks, and digital assets against cybersecurity threats. It introduces core information security principles, including the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) triad, security controls, and cybersecurity roles, enabling participants to understand how security is integrated into IT environments.
Participants will analyse threat actors, attack vectors, and social engineering techniques, and apply mitigation strategies using cryptographic solutions such as encryption, hashing, and public key infrastructure (PKI). The module also develops competencies in identity and access management (IAM), secure network architecture, and remote access technologies.
Participants will further explore cloud security, Zero Trust concepts, and system resilience practices, including asset protection and physical security.
Aligned with the CompTIA Security+ syllabus, this course prepares participants for advanced training in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, as well as the CompTIA Security+ certification examination.
Prerequisites
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
LU 1: Summarizing Fundamental Security Concepts
- Security Concepts
- Security Controls
LU 2: Comparing Threat Types
- Threat Actors
- Attack Surface
- Social Engineering
LU 3: Explaining Appropriate Cryptographic Solutions
- Cryptographic Algorithms
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Cryptographic Solutions
LU 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
- Authentication
- Access Management
- Identity Management
LU 5: Maintain Enterprise Campus Network Architecture
- Enterprise Network Architecture
- Network Security Appliances
- Virtual Private Networks
LU 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture
LU 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
- Asset Management
- Redundancy Strategies
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain information security concepts, security control types, and key security roles and responsibilities.
- Analyse threat actor types, including their attributes and motivations, as well as common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
- Apply appropriate cryptographic solutions for encryption and key exchange using cryptographic algorithms, public key infrastructure, and digital certificates.
- Apply authentication, account policy, authorization, and identity solutions, including password-based and multifactor authentication, single sign-on, and federated identity.
- Apply security principles and controls to secure on-premises network architectures and ensure secure communications for remote access and tunneling.
- Apply security principles to cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, and Zero Trust architecture.
- Apply asset management practices and physical security controls to protect organisational resources.
Training Hours & Assessment
Total Training Hours: 24 hours, including a 2-hour assessment
Assessment
- Written Assessment
- Practical Assessment
Fees and Subsidies
*Eligible for Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus Holders
Course Fee:
S$900 (exclusive of 9% GST)
Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$114.30 (inclusive of 9% GST) after 90% SSG Subsidies
| Learners | |
| Singaporean Citizens ≥ 40 years old | S$114.30 (after SSG 90% Funding) SkillsFuture Credits can be used on top of existing subsidies |
| Singaporean Citizens, PRs or LTVP+ Holders ≥ 21 years old |
S$294.30 (after SSG 70% Funding) For Singapore Citizens aged 21-31 Post Secondary Education Account Funds can be used. |
| Learners | SMEs | Non-SMEs |
| Singaporean Citizens ≥ 40 years old | S$114.30 (after SSG 90% Funding) SkillsFuture Enterprise Credits (SFEC) can be used on top of existing subsidies |
S$114.30 (after SSG 90% Funding) SkillsFuture Enterprise Credits (SFEC) can be used on top of existing subsidies |
| Singaporean Citizens, PRs or LTVP+ Holders ≥ 21 years old | S$294.30(after SSG 70% Funding) SkillsFuture Enterprise Credits (SFEC) can be used on top of existing subsidies |
Singaporean Citizens ≥ 40 years old
Singaporean Citizens, PRs or LTVP+ Holders ≥ 21 years old
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.
(24 hrs) Cybersecurity Essentials
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Course Schedule
Course Name: (24 hrs) Cybersecurity Essentials
Course Code: TGS-2026064614
Course Duration: 3 Days (9:00am – 6:00pm)
| Course Name | Duration | Month | Date | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (24 hrs) Cybersecurity Essentials TGS-2026064614 | 3 days (9:00am - 6:00pm) | August 2026 | 01,02,08 Aug | JTC Summit | Weekends |
| 28,31 Aug, 01 Sep | International Plaza | Weekdays | |||
| September 2026 | 19,20,26 Sep | International Plaza | Weekends | ||
| 29,30 Sep, 01 Oct | International Plaza | Weekdays |
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