| Entry
Requirements |
For GCE 'O' school leavers, you need
to have at least Three GCE 'O' Level
Grades:
 Grades 1 - 8 in
English Language,
Grades 1 - 7 in
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) and
Grades 1 - 8 in
an approved Science subject.
Note:
Approved Science subjects are
Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Science,
Science (Physics/Chemistry), Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology),
Science (Physics/Biology), Science (Chemistry/Biology),
Chemistry, Integrated Science, Combined
Science and Biology.
For ITE graduates, you must have obtained
at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.3
for your Nitec in Technical Skills
qualifications.
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| Course
Synopsis |
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On completion of the course, students should be able
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Manage wired & wireless LAN. |
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Administer Server Operating System.
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Administer Storage Systems.
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Support business continuity plan.
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Implement network security.
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Support IT Security Operations. |
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| Campus(es) Offering This Course |
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The duration of this course is two years and is conducted at:
ITE College East
ITE College West (Dover Campus).
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| Progression
Opportunities |
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Higher Nitec in Network Security Technology graduates with good results may apply for admission to the first year of a related course at the polytechnics.
For more details on related diploma courses, please refer to the website of each polytechnic.
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| Career
Prospects |
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Higher Nitec in Network Security Technology graduates are employed
in all public and private sector organisations to provide technical
support for networks systems and storage systems with an emphasis on
IT security for business continuity in an enterprise IT environment.
Some of the job titles held by Higher Nitec in Network Security Technology graduates include:
IT Security Specialist.
Junior Security Auditor.
Junior Information Risk Consultant.
Network Security Specialist.
Systems Security Administrator.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory
positions and beyond. The challenge is to prepare yourself by upgrading
your technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses
and professional IT certifications.
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| Course
Structure |
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To obtain the Higher Nitec in Network Security Technology certification, you need to accumulate at least 75 credits.
These must comprise:
CERTIFICATION
| Core Modules |
57 |
| Life Skills Modules |
14 |
| Elective Modules |
4 |
| Total |
75 |
CORE MODULES
- Networking Technology (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to build simple
LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; performing
basic configuration of routers and implementing IP addressing schemes.
They should also be able to configure a switch for basic functionality
and to implement virtual LANs (VLANs) in a small to medium sized
network.
- System Administration (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to install and
setup server operating systems and perform system administration
tasks such as user management, resource sharing, security management
and performance tuning on these systems. This module provides the
necessary foundations to deploy and administer Windows Server from
which they could proceed to perform further value-added features such
as securing and fine-tuning the performance.
- Advanced Networking (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to configure the
primary routing protocols on routers and troubleshoot common routing
issues and problems. Students should also be able to implement and
configure data link protocols, security concepts, implement Access
Control Lists (ACLs) and IP addressing services on Wide Area Networks
(WANs).
- Wireless Networking and Security (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to setup, configure,
and troubleshoot Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). They
should be able to manage a secured wireless networking environment by
implementing appropriate authentication and encryption technologies.
This module covers the latest technologies and methodology used in the
industry for the secured and efficient deployment of WLANs.
- IT Security (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out
network intrusion detection, prevention and mitigation through the
implementation of intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls,
application gateways, virtual private networks and data encryption
technologies. They should also be able to implement appropriate
technologies to protect against security attacks such as spams, spyware,
worms/viruses, phishing and address spoofing. As part of their training,
they will also learn the methodology to perform an IT security audit.
- Storage Networking (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to identify the
features and limitations of various network storage architectures. They
should be able to setup, configure and manage Direct Attached Storage
(DAS), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN)
and Fixed Content Storage (FCS).
- Business Continuity Technologies (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the basic
concepts of business continuity and disaster recovery for networks and
systems. They should also be able to setup backup devices, configure
RAID, implement and support data replication, recovery, migration and
protection to ensure data availability.
- Project (8 credits)
In this module, students are exposed to actual work conditions and
environment in specific disciplines in networks and systems with
security focus. This will allow them to experience actual applications of
skills and knowledge acquired during the course.
LIFE SKILLS MODULES
- Life Skills for Personal Development (8 credits) and Life Skills at the Workplace (4 credits)
Life skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal qualities
that an individual can transfer from one job setting to another to manage
and adapt to changes in technology and work environments.
- Sports and Wellness I (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.
- Sports and Wellness II (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.
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ELECTIVES
Electives (Joint ITE-Industry Certificate) |
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- Essentials of Sun Java (2 credits)
Students will be able to apply the basics of Java Technology, the Java
Programming Language and Product Life Cycle.
- Programming with Sun Java (2 credits)
Students will be able to create Java technology applications that leverage
the object-oriented features of the Java language, such as encapsulation,
inheritance, and polymorphism.
- Mobile Applications Development with J2ME (2 credits)
Students will be able to build mobile applications using the J2ME
platform for mobile devices.
- Essentials of Sun Solaris (2 credits)
Students will be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills
to support users and applications running on the Desktop Environment
of the Solaris Operating System. This module serves as a pre-requisite
for the Administration on Sun Solaris module.
- Administration on Sun Solaris (2 credits)
Students will be able to perform system administration tasks for Solaris
Operating System.
- End-User Applications Support in Microsoft XP OS (2 credits)
Students will be able to provide technical support to users of Windows
XP Operating System including troubleshooting applications running on
the Windows XP Operating System.
- Windows Server Administration (2 credits)
Students will be able to implement, administer, and manage Windows
Server.
- Web Applications Development using .NET (2 credits)
Students will be able to develop web-based client application using ASP.NET C# Programming Language.
- Mobile Applications Development using .NET (2 credits)
Students will be able to design and develop mobile applications for
smart devices using .NET Compact Framework.
- Data Backup and Protection (2 credits)
Students will be able to protect the data on Windows and Linux platforms
through replication and backup.
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| Electives (Inter-disciplinary) |
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- Entrepreneurship (4 credits)
Students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired from
the course to identify a business opportunity and to develop a business
plan for launching and operating a small enterprise. The training also
covers market and competitor analysis, and fundamentals of business
finance. |
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| Electives (General) |
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- Calculus (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering related problems involving the use of differentiation and integration.
- Statistics and Matrices (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply knowledge of mathematics to solve engineering related problems involving the use of matrices, determinants and statistics.
- Overseas Experiential Programme (2 or 3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to develop
leadership qualities, self-confidence, independence, cross-cultural
interaction skills and other life skills.
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