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Overview

Course Duration

1 year 6 months

Type of course

Part-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College Central ITE College East ITE College West

Course Certification

Higher Nitec
This course equips students with skills and knowledge to support end-user devices, network and server in an enterprise IT / cloud environment for cyber security services and operations so as to enhance cybersecurity defence against cyber-attacks.  They will also learn to analyse security-related events and escalate them for validation and remediation. 

The course duration is 1.5 to 3 years.

What you'll learn

  • Manage computer system and devices
  • Manage computer network
  • Support networked servers
  • Assist to manage virtualisation infrastructure
  • Manage security infrastructure
  • Perform vulnerability assessment
  • Perform cyber security operations

Entry Requirements

3 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades:

(i) Grade 1-8 in English Language;

(ii) Grade 1-7 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional);

(iii) Grade 1-8 in one of the approved subjects: Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Combined Science / Computer Studies / Design & Technology / Engineering Science / Fundamentals of Electronics / Human & Social Biology / Integrated Science / Physical Science / Physics / Science (Chemistry/Biology) / Science (Physics/Biology) / Science (Physics/Chemistry) / Science (Physics/Biology/Chemistry).

 

OR

 

Nitec in Technology qualifications; or

Nitec qualifications (Technical Skills); or

Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy, and one year relevant work experience; or

Completed four Foundation modules

 

Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will need to complete Foundation modules before taking Core/Specialisation modules.

 

Entry requirements for Foundation modules:

2 GCE 'O' Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects; or

3 GCE 'N' Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in Mathematics or Science and two other subjects; or

Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy

Progression Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Technology – Cyber & Network Security graduates may be employed in various public and private sector organisations as Cyber Security Associate, Associate Security Analyst.