As we move more of our work and business online, there is a need for safe and secure networks, which help both users and clients.
Apply for this course and learn to provide technical support for servers, networks and storage systems with an emphasis on IT security for business continuity in an enterprise IT environment.
Acquire knowledge and skills gained which are highly relevant to the industry
Manage wired and wireless local area networks (LANs).
Administer Server Operating Systems covering Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems.
Administer Storage Systems covering Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Content Addressed Storage (CAS).
Support business continuity plan.
Implement network security.
Support IT Security Operations.
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Entry Requirements
To apply for the Higher Nitec in Network Security Technology course, you need to have:
Subject
Grade
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved Science subject
Grade 1 - 8 in English Language
Grade 1 - 7 in Mathematics (Elementary or Additional)
Grade 1 - 8 in an approved Science subject.
or
GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects
Grade 1-4 in English Language
Grade 1-4 in Mathematics
Grade 1-5 in 3 other subjects; and
A total of 19 points or less for English, Mathematics and three other subjects(ELMAB3) *
*GCE N(A) school leavers who applied during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training
* Applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from colour appreciation deficiency.
Higher Nitec in Network Security Technology graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Higher Nitec in Network Security Technology graduates are employed in all public and private sector to provide technical support for networks, systems and storage with an emphasis on IT security for business continuity in an enterprise IT environment.
Some of the job titles held by the graduates include.
Associate Security Administrator.
Associate Security Engineer.
Information Security Analyst.
Information Security Associate.
Information Security Officer.
IT Security Specialist.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge through higher-level courses.
Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue.
For more information
For general queries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.
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