Work-Study Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics

Campus

ITE College East

Industry

Infocomm Technology

Course type

Work-Study

Certifications

Work-Study Diploma

Launch your cybersecurity career with our diploma! Gain hands-on skills in network security, threat detection, incident response & digital forensics, equipping you to build strong defenses and protect businesses from evolving cyber threats.

Course duration: 30 months

In today’s connected world, implementing effective cyber security measures is crucial as cyber-attacks are occurring at an alarming rate with the pervasiveness of the Internet and attackers becoming more innovative.

Prerequisite

Able to anticipate actions taken by black hat hackers, ability to work at speed and under pressure to make decision in real time, curious nature to seek new vulnerability in the system before they become weakness, and an eager learner to stay on top of continuous evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Job role

The job role of an Associate Cyber Security Engineer includes but not limited to manage server and network security infrastructure, perform security assessment and testing, threat detection, incident response, as well as digital forensics operation in accordance with the compliance policy and procedure so as to build resilient defence against cyber-attacks for business.

Training pattern

Block Release (subject to changes) -- Trainees attend daily lessons at ITE for a continuous period and then resume the next block of OJT at the workplace.

Click here for Course Module Details [PDF, 438 KB]

Some of our partners

RSM Stone Forest IT Pte Ltd | TOFFs Technologies Pte Ltd | CrimsonLogic Pte Ltd

Employers that wish to offer training places, please click HERE.

What you'll learn

Manage network security
Manage security incident
Manage security operation
Manage system security
Perform cyber forensics procedure
Perform risk management and compliance
Perform security assessment
Perform security testing

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

ITE graduates from any one of the following courses + pass company screening & interview;
- Nitec with GPA ≥ 2:
  - All courses from School of Electronics & Info-Comm Technology
- Higher Nitec:
  - All courses from School of Electronics & Info-Comm Technology

In-service employees⁺ with:
- Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above
- Relevant work experience
- Strong employer endorsement

⁺In-service employee may be invited for an admission interview