Specialist Diploma in Network Security

Course Objective

Rapid advances in Internet technologies and applications, as well as subsequent proliferation of economic activity on the Internet, ushered in the digital age of every organisation wanting to leverage this massive and ubiquitous public technology infrastructure. However, many overlook the need for Cybersecurity, resulting in online threats becoming more sophisticated in recent years. Hence, Cyber risks has become a huge challenge to many companies, resulting in global threat of malware and hackers being higher than ever. Shortage of experts, fighting them, has also never been more acute, raising demand for them in part of supporting the nation's Smart Nation vision of Network Security.

In the survey on Infocomm Media Manpower, conducted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in 2018, InfoComm Technology (IT) Security Operations Analysts/Engineers were identified as critical emerging Tech specialist roles. Enterprises have projected demand for such specialists will grow by 4,700, in the period of 2018 – 2020.

Cisco Consultant, Mr Wong Kwok Foong, has this to say about the importance of securing networks, “As we are entering an era of connecting the unconnected, utilising more data than ever for work, safety and play, the network has become an integral part of any emerging technology. However, these technologies will only work as designed when they are not compromised by security threats. Expertise in the areas of networking and security are very important in today’s digital market to help enterprises gain competitive advantage through technology adoption, given the dynamic nature of the cybersecurity landscape.”

The Specialist Diploma in Network Security offered by the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) seeks addressing the industrial demand for such specialists. The course intends training and equipping participants with the practical knowledge and skills of Network Security.

The course will cover the following areas:

• Network Security
• Firewall & Intrusion Prevention
• Wireless Network & Security
• Network Analysis & Forensics

Students will be enrolled into the Cisco Networking Academy and take modules in the CCNA -Security course.

Participants will be well-versed in areas of Network Security, Firewall & Intrusion Prevention, Wireless Network & Security, as well as Network Analysis & Forensics. They will, also, learn the fundamental concepts of Network Security to identify threats and vulnerabilities of computer systems and networks, as well as recommend appropriate counter measures like Firewall and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS).

The Wireless Network and Security module provides a complete foundation of knowledge in Wireless Networking and the concepts of wireless security to prevent unauthorised access of wireless networks. Participants will also be exposed to network analysis & forensics skills to understand the nature of Network Security breaches and exploits.