Managing Cyber Security Risks, Threats & Vulnerabilities

Analytics & Tech
Data Protection

Basic
SkillsFuture
Short Courses

This module is conducted in-person.

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Fee

SGD1,744* (as low as SGD203.20 after maximum funding) Learn More

Duration

2 Full Days (Weekdays)

Level

Basic

Who Should Attend

New hires and entrants in cyber risk and security-related functions in any industry seeking to gain foundation knowledge

PREREQUISITES

Participants should have a basic understanding of IT.

Overview

Recent high-profile cyber crimes and IT breaches across the globe have made headline news. With digitisation rapidly transforming many aspects of our work across all industries, managing technology risk is now a business priority. It is critical for working professionals to understand and manage IT risks, threats and vulnerabilities, to safeguard business continuity and reputation. This 2-day workshop aims to provide participants with the foundational knowledge on cyber risk and methodologies that enhance and transform organisations’ risk management capabilities.

Learning Objectives

Understand cyber risk concepts
Outline various controls to mitigate cyber risks
Know the importance of data loss prevention
Be aware of cyber security intelligence
Learn cybersecurity posture assessment methodologies

Topic/Structure

Cyber Risk, Threats & Vulnerabilities

Risk, threats & vulnerability
- Causal relationship and impact
Vulnerability elements
- Operating system, application, database & network
Threat source & categories
CIA framework
- Confidentiality, integrity & availability

Internal Controls

Types of controls
- Preventive, detective, corrective, deterrent, directive, compensating controls
Applications & limitations

Establishing Security Controls

Technical safeguards
Data safeguards
Human safeguards

Cyber Security Frameworks & Standards

CoBIT 5, ISO, ITIL, NIST, etc
Security standards baseline review

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.

Calculate Programme Fee

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$523.20

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$523.20

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$1,744

(No Funding)

$1,744

(No Funding)

$1,744

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

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.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

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