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  • This module is part of (SCTP) Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security (Specialist) (Synchronous E-Learning)

This module is conducted online.

To use your SkillsFuture Credit, please submit your claim through our payment portal. Do not submit the claim manually via the SkillsFuture page. Please refer to our step-by-step guide here.

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SGD2,060.10* (as low as SGD146 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

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Level
Basic
Venue

Online

Who Should Attend

  • Cyber Security Specialists
  • Incident Responders
  • Digital Forensics Investigators
  • Law Enforcement Investigators (Cybercrime Unit)
  • Security Analysts

PREREQUISITES

Completion of previous modules:

  • Introduction to Cyber Security & Networking Fundamentals
  • Operating Systems - Windows and Azure Cloud
  • Operating Systems - Linux
  • Fundamentals of Python Programming
  • Offensive Security - Ethical Hacking
  • Offensive Security - Web Hacking
  • Red Project
  • Cyber Defense - Breach Prevention
  • Cyber Defense - Forensics  
  • Blue Project 

Overview

Congratulations on completing the core modules of their cybersecurity programme!

Now it's time for participants to put their newfound knowledge to the test in the Blue Project, a simulated real-world scenario designed to challenge their abilities and solidify their understanding of cybersecurity concepts.

Note: This module is not available on a standalone basis.

 

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 7-day module, participants will be able to:

  • Step into the shoes of a blue team - a defensive cybersecurity team responsible for safeguarding an organisation’s assets
  • Actively detect and respond to simulated security incidents
  • Analyse logs to identify suspicious activity
  • Identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks
  • Implement effective countermeasures to mitigate threats
  • Apply real-world scenarios to enhance defensive strategies
  • Work effectively as a team to address and neutralise security threats and develop proactive defense strategies to prevent future incidents

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment varies depending on the modules and it will be either an online quiz or group presentation. 

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 10 modules in order to be eligible for programme funding and to be awarded the digital (SCTP) Advanced Certificate in Cyber Security (Specialist) (Synchronous E-Learning) issued by Singapore Management University.

Fee Table

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

$618.031

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old4

$240.032

Singapore Citizens who qualify for AFS

$145.533

All prices include 9% GST
1 Up to 70% course fee funding
2 Up to 90% course fee funding under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ("MCES")
3 Up to 95% course fee funding under Additional Funding Support ("AFS") where participants must be:

  • Singapore Citizens; and
  • Long-term unemployed individuals (6 months or more); or
  • Individuals in need of financial assistance [ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients]; or
  • Persons with disabilities

4 SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals (NEW)
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme. 

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

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