This subject provides understanding of the threats on the Internet and its applications, and how a cyber-attacker will penetrate network systems and applications. It equips students with the principles and practices of preventing such attacks, discusses these threats such as malicious codes and common application vulnerabilities, website defacing and hacking, illegal access to unauthorised information, distributed denial of services and cyber terrorism. Students will acquire knowledge on assessing the potential threats, various penetration strategies and methods, and effective counter measures. Students will also learn to identify common application vulnerabilities and investigate malicious application behaviour.
Objectives
Applicants applying for modular courses which are drawn from existing full diploma or post-diploma programmes will have the same minimum entry requirements as the full qualifications.
To find out the minimum entry requirements specific to this modular course, please click here.
● Ethical Hacking Overview
● Network and System vulnerabilities assessment
● Web Vulnerabilities and Threats
Modes of Assessment
Assignments and projects.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the modular unit, students will be awarded a Statement of Result which can count towards the attainment of the Specialist Diploma in Information Security and Forensics.
| Intake Info | Application Period | Course Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
7pm - 10pm |
| Fee Type | Total Fees (w GST) |
|---|---|
| SME-employed Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents | S$152.28 |
| Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above |
S$147.66 |
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 |
S$218.28 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents | S$1,457.34 |
| Others & Repeat Students | S$1,457.34 |
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Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing Block 1A,
Level 3, Unit 81
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
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