Cybersecurity Begins With Me

Short Course

Cybersecurity Begins With Me

Programme Schedule	Duration (days)	Mode of Delivery	Programme Code
To be advised	1	Classroom Learning	TGS-2020502422

Course Overview

The programme will equip participants with basic knowledge and skills on how to use information technology both in the workplace and at home in a secure manner. Participants will also learn about the secure management of personal and corporate data. There will be live quizzes, hands-on demonstrations, and virtual-lab sessions throughout the programme to enhance the overall learning experience.

This course is part of Professional Certificate in Emerging and Disruptive Technologies.

Course Objectives

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principle of information security such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Identify social engineering techniques including phishing and business email compromise, and how to avoid falling prey.
• Learn how to prevent unauthorised computer and device access.
• Protect files, folders, and drives safely and securely use strong passwords and encryption.
• Identify different types of malware including trojans, rootkits, ransomware, and backdoors and how to mitigate against them.
• Understand basic network security concepts such as wireless security types and how to use firewalls and hotspots securely.
• Understand security issues that can arise from using e-mail, social networks, Internet of Things and mobile devices.
• Learn how to backup, restore, and dispose data securely and safely.
• Understand the implications of legal and regulation such as Singapore Computer Misuse Act.

Who Should Attend

Any employees who has access into corporate/company network.

Prerequisites

Familiar with Internet access.

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This programme is part of

Professional Certificate in Emerging and Disruptive Technologies

Types of Available Fundings

SkillsFuture Funding

SkillsFuture Credit

Enhanced Training Support

SFEC

UTAP

PSEA

Testimonials

An excellent programme that equipped me with the basic knowledge and skills on how to use information technology both in the workplace and at home in a secure manner. Highly recommend.

Charles Facey

The course is very good and useful.

Rathakrishnan s/o Rajamanickam

The course was good and precise.

Rajagopalan Rajesh

Short yet effective.

Nurhidayah Bte Khairuddin

I have learned and really appreciate this course on cybersecurity and encourage my colleagues to attend it.

Levi Botuyan

Very useful for beginners as it does not get too technical but you still takeaway a lot of useful information.

Soo Wen Ning

Interesting course to learn about cybersecurity.

Sidney Ng

Awareness of cybersecurity tremendously increased after attending this session.

Andy Low Khoon Tat

The instructor was giving real life examples which makes the course more relatable and easy to understand.

Lee Hsiu Yeong Alvin

I greatly benefit from “Cybersecurity Begins With Me” as I have a better understanding of the risk and how to take necessary measures to protect myself from falling victim to scams and threats.

Derek Pak

An excellent programme that equipped me with the basic knowledge and skills on how to use information technology both in the workplace and at home in a secure manner. Highly recommend.

Charles Facey

The course is very good and useful.

Rathakrishnan s/o Rajamanickam

Instructors

Mr Ang Leong Boon

Programme Fees

	Singapore Citizens		Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	International Participants
	39 years old or younger	40 years old or older	Singapore PRs	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	International Participants
Full Programme Fee	S$850.00	S$850.00	S$850.00	S$850.00	S$850.00
Less: SSG Grant Amount	S$595.00	S$595.00	S$595.00	S$595.00	-
Nett Programme Fee	S$255.00	S$255.00	S$255.00	S$255.00	S$850.00
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee	S$22.95	S$22.95	S$22.95	S$22.95	S$76.50
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST	S$277.95	S$277.95	S$277.95	S$277.95	S$926.50
Less Additional Funding	-	S$170.00	-	S$170.00	-
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes	S$277.95	S$107.95	S$277.95	S$107.95	S$926.50

Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
The applicable funding is for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs. This is subject to change and in accordance with SSG funding guidelines as of course commencement.

Other Information

This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025. Please click here for more information.

Mr Ang Leong Boon

NUS Computing, Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE)