Post-Diploma Certificate in Cybersecurity Defence (part of Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity)
About This Course
Post-Diploma Certificate in Cybersecurity Defence (PDC2 of Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity) aims to help learners acquire knowledge and skillsets in:
1. learning the essential concepts, tools and techniques, including IT assurance and auditing, in implementing governance, managing risk and achieving compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
2. designing and implementing operations to ensure systems are kept secure and robust throughout their operational lifetime through best practices and frameworks such as zero-trust architecture.
3. implementing sound business continuity plans and incident handling practices to prepare the organization for cyber events, while adopting latest technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) & Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
4. performing an effective threat hunt and penetration test using best practices and know-how to better protect systems.
What You'll Learn
• Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Server & Cloud Security
• Operations Security & Incident Response
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Entry Requirements
The proposed course is offered as an open-enrolment courses (non-WSP). Applicants should be degree graduates in IT (or equivalent) or Polytechnic diploma graduates in IT (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years' relevant working experience.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on:
(i) Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience; OR
(ii) Supporting evidence of competency readiness.
Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.