Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice (SDCP1)
About This Course
The Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice (SDCP) course begins by training learners in foundational cloud and server administration, and IT networking skills, which are essential to embark on a career in cybersecurity. learners are then trained in core offensive and defensive skills such as vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, digital forensics investigation, cyber incident handling and response, and cyber governance, risk, and compliance.
This course is intended for participants who want to reskill into cybersecurity career, but do not have experience in IT Networking and server administration.
The SDCP course equips learners with technical skills and competencies listed in Skills Framework (SFw) for ICT – Cyber Security Track, to carry out critical work functions and key tasks, for the job role of an Associate Security Analyst, or for an entry level/junior position in the following job roles: Cyber Risk Analyst, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, Forensics Investigator, and Security Engineer.
Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice will receive an exemption of up to 12 subject credits on SUTD’s Cybersecurity ModularMaster Certificate in Cybersecurity Details can be found on SUTD website https://www.sutd.edu.sg/Admissions/Academy/Our-Offerings/MyModularMaster/ModularMaster-in-Cybersecurity
What You'll Learn
1. Respond to cyber security queries.
2. Implement cyber security standards and policies.
3. Facilitate cyber security compliance.
4. Perform cyber risk assessment activities based on risk assessment plans.
5. Implement cyber security systems.
6. Optimize cyber security system performance.
7. Conduct vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities.
8. Maintain cyber security operations.
9. Monitor cyber security systems.
10. Implement cyber incident response strategies.
11. Respond to cyber security incidents.
12. Conduct forensic analysis and investigations to determine the causes of security incidents.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for SDCP1 course is a local Polytechnic Diploma or a recognized Degree in Information and Digital Technologies and/or Engineering.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis, such as, based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience; or supporting evidence of competency readiness in the field of Information and Digital Technologies, and/or Engineering.
Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.