Viruses, trojans, spyware and hackers – these are some of the dangers which lurk on the internet, crippling government and business operations, leading to financial losses and critical damage. Imagine how you would feel if your online accounts for blogs, games and social networks were hacked into and your private data exposed. As a trained IT Security Professional, you would have the capability to prevent and protect information from being compromised. If you have the aspiration to be in this highly regarded profession, then join this exciting course.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Cyber & Digital Security |
| Application: | Apply during the Joint Admissions Exercise following the release of the GCE ‘O’ Level results. For other categories of applicants, please refer to the section on 'Admissions'. |
The Course
In the first year, you will master IT fundamentals. As you progress, you will learn to identify and detect how computers are misused and design counter measures against criminal intrusion. You would be able to perform penetration testing and ethical hacking to effectively secure information assets. You will learn how to investigate compromised systems and conduct computer forensics.
At our TP-IBM Centre for IT Security you will be able to use state-of-the-art facilities for hands-on practice in defending and protecting computer systems. You will be able to audit and design security policies, apply knowledge of the legal aspects of IT and enhance access controls through the use of biometric technologies such as fingerprint and iris scans. You will also develop the skills to manage projects and work alongside diverse groups of people.
In the final year, you will be attached to local and overseas security companies to apply your security knowledge and skills, integrating all that you have learned to real-life situations. You would also be able to further your studies by choosing from a range of courses at local or overseas universities, leveraging on the advanced standing arrangements that we have with them.
The course also prepares you to attain professional certifications in networking, open source technology and IT security. These include the Cisco Certified Network Associates certification and Red Hat Certified Technician, which are highly sought after qualifications. These will position you well as an IT security professional in an industry with a global outreach and immense opportunities.
A significant number of our students pursue a degree after completing this course, securing places in both local and overseas universities based on the advanced standing arrangements that we have with these institutions.
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