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Get Certified in Just 21 Hours with our Part-time Cybersecurity Course

Elevate your career with an IBF-accredited beginner-friendly part-time cyber security course in Singapore. Recognised by industry leaders, this course is designed to equip you with the foundation skills in Cybersecurity.

Pay little or no cash with government subsidies:

Our Cybersecurity course graduates come from industry-leading companies.

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Amid a 25.2% surge in cybercrimes in Singapore in 2022, there’s a significant demand for professionals skilled in digital forensics and information security. However, many courses focus solely on theory, leaving learners unprepared for real-world cyber challenges. Vertical Institute’s Cybersecurity Course offers a 21-hour comprehensive training that combines practical expertise with theoretical knowledge, ensuring participants are both career-ready and equipped to combat evolving cyber threats.

Vertical Institute’s graduates from this Cybersecurity course include individuals from JP Morgan Chase, IBM, CPF, Shell, Dell and more.

"Two of the top 10 fastest-rowing jobs were found to be in cybersecurity"

Possible Career Pathways for Cybersecurity:

Cybersecurity Analyst
Head of Cybersecurity
Ethical Hacker
Security Architect
Network Security Engineer
Information Security Consultant
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Incident Responder
Security Operations Center Analyst
Security Compliance Analyst

Cybersecurity Training Details

Vertical Institute’s Part-time Cybersecurity course in Singapore will explore everything you need to know about cybersecurity: from protecting against online threats and scams, and much more. Participants will gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity activities – while receiving expert guidance.

Class Details and Support

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7 lessons, 3 hours each lesson

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Online classes via Zoom

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1 Instructor, 1-2 Teaching Assistants

Live Q&A sessions

Close mentorship and guidance from instructors

Weekly free consultation slots

Capstone project feedback from instructor

Out of class support from TAs and instructor

Why Choose Vertical Institute for your Part-time Cybersecurity Course?

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Beginner-Friendly

Upskill with our Cybersecurity course without no prior background or experience.

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Professional Certificate

Gain an accredited Cybersecurity Certification in Singapore.

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Expert-led Learning

Learn new concepts and tools through expert-led lectures, discussions, assignments and project work.

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Personalised Feedback

Receive individualised feedback and support from your instructional team with free 1-on-1 consultations.

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Capstone Project

Apply what you’ve learned to create a capstone project solving a real-world data problem

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Community Benefits

Be part of the VI community where members can leverage connections with alumni, instructors and experts

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Career Support

Dedicated career support and matching with hiring partners

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Hands-on Training

Fully hands-on training with industry tools

Cybersecurity Course Curriculum

Acquire the fundamental skills in Cybersecurity with our comprehensive and hands-on curriculum.

Pre-Work

As a VI student, you will be given access to online learning materials in our e-learning portal.

To get you ready for learning, this essential pre-work will familiarise you with the basics of the key concepts and tools we will be using throughout the course.

Although you will learn these topics remotely before you arrive in class, you won’t be far away from the resources of the VI community. Make use of our Telegram channel to leverage connections with students, alumni, instructors and experts. At the end of your pre-work, you’ll be ready for the fast pace on campus!

After the course, you can choose to participate in follow-up sessions with your instructor, either in a group and/or individually, included as part of the course fee.

Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security

Tutorials:

  • Internet, sea of opportunities and threats
  • Types of cyber criminals
  • Cybersecurity goals of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
  • Types of cyber-attacks
  • Security trends in Singapore and across the globe
  • Example of Open-Source Intelligence attack

Activity:

  • Check on account exposure
  • Case study on cybersecurity goals on organisations
  • Review on recent security incidents affecting organisations in Singapore and map to cybersecurity goals
  • Introduce the capstone project to students

Module 2: Cyber-Attack Chain

Tutorials:

  • Cyber-security snapshot
  • Cyber-Attack chain
    • Reconnaissance
    • Weaponisation
    • Delivery
    • Exploitation
    • Installation
    • Command and Control
    • Actions on Objective
  • Security technologies
    • Anti-virus
    • Security monitoring
    • Intrusion detection and prevention systems
    • Identity and access management
    • Biometrics
    • Security scanners
  • Security controls
  • Demonstration of hacking examples mapped to the Cyber-Attack Chain phases
  • Threat Modeling against organisation


Activity:

  • Map security controls against cyber-attack chain
  • Threat modeling
  • Let’s rob a bank hacker simulation

      Module 3: Online Security

      Tutorials:

      • Password security
        • Brute-force attacks
        • Commonly used passwords
        • Previously exposed passwords
        • Password strength
        • Multi-Factor Authentication
      • Account security
        • Email accounts
        • Social media accounts
        • Bank accounts
      • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
      • Phishing 
      • Scams type related to organisations
        • Fake bank’s website
        • SMS verification

      Activity:

      • Password strength checker
      • Enable multi-factor authentication in accounts
      • Adjust privacy settings for social media accounts
      • Check for activities online of accounts
      • Search for information of a company using Open-Source Intelligence

      Module 4: Risk Management - Perimeter of Exposure

      Tutorials:

      • Cybersecurity risks examples to organisations
      • Security risks and recommendations relating to
        • Wireless
        • Mobile
        • Laptop
        • USB device
        • Web cameras
      • Risk management
        • Importance of Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
        • Risk identification
          • Examples
        • Risk analysis
        • Risk evaluation
        • Guidelines on Risk Management Practises – Internet Controls for organisations in Singapore
        • Vendors’ risk management
        • Service providers’ risk management
        • Insider threats’ risk management

      Activity:

      • Check for shared folders in computer
      • Check for mobile application permission settings
      • Update computers and mobile devices
      • Enable antivirus and firewall on computers
      • Determine cyber risks and responses for an organisation

      Module 5: Social Engineering

      Tutorials:

      • Tactics and techniques of social engineering
      • Key principles with examples on organisations
        • Authority
        • Intimidation
        • Social proof
        • Scarcity
        • Urgency
        • Familiarity
      • Social engineering vectors
        • Vishing
        • Phishing
        • Smishing
        • Impersonation
      • Distinguish between a real and a scam email
      • Distinguish between a real and a phishing website
      • The Dark Web

      Activity:

      • Review third-party access to accounts
      • Set browser security
      • Design security program to prevent social engineering attacks

      Module 6: Cybersecurity Regulations

      Tutorials:

      • Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
        • Objectives of securing our personal data
        • How PDPA works
        • Applying PDPA to personal and work activities
        • Protecting personal data online
      • MAS TRM
        • Establish Sound and Robust Technology Risk Governance and Oversight
        • Maintain Cyber Resilience

      Activity:

      • Case study on commission decisions

      Module 7: Incident Preparedness and Response

      Tutorials:

      • Why prepare for incidents?
      • Assumed breach mindset
      • Incident preparedness and response in organisation  
        • Preparation
        • Detection and analysis
        • Containment and eradication
        • Post-incident recovery
      • Incident response checklist
      • Cyber-Security career tracks

      Activity:

      • Incident response simulation
      • Capstone project discussion

      Course Fee & Government Subsidies

      Upskill with ease, take course fees off your mind with government subsidies.

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      Pay even less or 0 cash with additional support 🎉

      All Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above can use their SkillsFuture Credits to fully offset the remaining fees after funding.

      In addition, NTUC members can utilize UTAP to offset 50% of remaining fees (capped up to $500 per year).

      Cybersecurity Course Schedules

      Choose from our flexible course schedules outside working hours. We have timeslots available on weekday evenings or on weekends.

      How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps

      Step 1 Indication Step 1

      Select Class Schedule

      Choose convenient classes on evenings or weekends.

      Next Step
      Step 2 Indication Step 2

      Calculate Your Subsidies

      Fill out the form to calculate your government subsidies.

      Next Step
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      Pay $50 Deposit To Secure Your Spot

      Instead of paying the full fee, place a small deposit to secure your slot.

      Meet our Instructors

      Learn Cybersecurity live from industry experts for real-world insights.
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      AWS
      George
      Paypal
      Peter
      Synectify
      Anthony
      TFIP

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      Vertical Institute offers Job Placement Assistance to graduates that have successfully completed any of our courses.

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      What is Cybersecurity?

      Cybersecurity is the practice and techniques to protect computer systems, networks, devices, and data from unauthorised access, attacks, or damage. It comprises a broad range of tools and measures designed to safeguard information’s integrity, confidentiality, and availability as it is processed, stored, and transmitted across various digital platforms.

      Cybersecurity constantly evolves as new technologies emerge and cyber threats become more sophisticated. It involves various strategies and layers of protection, including:

      1. Network Security: Protects network infrastructure and components from unauthorized access and attacks.
      2. Application Security: Ensures that applications are secure from threats by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in software.
      3. Information Security: Focuses on protecting data integrity and privacy during storage and transmission.
      4. Operational Security: Involves the processes and decisions for handling and protecting data assets, including the policies that dictate how and where data can be stored or shared.
      5. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Plans and procedures that help an organization recover from a cyberattack or other disruptions and maintain or quickly resume mission-critical functions.
      6. End-User Education: Recognising that human error can lead to security breaches, this aspect focuses on educating users about safe practices, such as identifying phishing scams and securing personal data.

      Cybersecurity is not just a concern for large organizations but affects everyone interacting with the internet. As our reliance on technology grows, so does the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to protect against a wide range of cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing, and hacking attempts.

      Are there course fee subsidies available?

      Yes, there is up to 70% funding support from The Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) for our IBF-accredited programmes:

      The IBF Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) provides funding for training and assessment programmes accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services.

      For our training programmes that are IBF-accredited, eligible Singaporeans & PRs may receive funding support under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subjected to all eligibility criteria being met.

      For more information on the funding support, please visit: https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx

      Can I use SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the remaining course fee after funding?

      Yes. For self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above, you can use your SkillsFuture Credits to offset the remaining course fees after funding. This means that you do not need to pay any cash.

      After you have registered for a course, a VI representative will reach out to guide you with the SkillsFuture Credits claim application.

      Can NTUC Union members use UTAP to offset the remaining course fee after funding?

      Yes, all our courses are eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) Funding. NTUC Union members can use UTAP to offset 50% of unfunded course fees (capped at $500 per year).

      This claim must be done after completion of the course. Please refer to the UTAP FAQ for more information.

      Can I use SkillsFuture Credits and UTAP at the same time?

      Yes, you can utilise both at the same time. UTAP can only be applied after SFC has been applied.

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      Who is eligible for IBF funding support?

      For Self-Sponsored:

      All Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) that are physically based in Singapore and successfully complete the course will be eligible.

      • Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR physically based in Singapore
      • Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
      • Pass the assessment

       

      For Company-Sponsored:

      • Be from Financial Institutions that are regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (either licensed / exempted from licensing) or Fintech companies that are registered with the Singapore Fintech Association.
      • Be a Singaporean Citizen or PR physically based in Singapore
      • Minimum of 75% attendance (this means that you must attend at least 6 out of 7 lessons)
      • Pass the assessment

      How do I obtain IBF funding support? Do I need to pay the full fee first?

      This funding support works on a nett fee model. This means that participants only need to pay the remaining course fees after IBF funding. This nett fee can be fully paid with your SkillsFuture Credits.

      For Self-Sponsored:

      You must be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) that is physically based in Singapore. You will only need to pay the course fees minus the funding support. For example, if you are eligible for 70% funding support, you will only be paying S$610.50 nett, which can be paid with your SkillsFuture Credits.

      For Company-Sponsored:

      You must be a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) that is physically based in Singapore and working in an eligible company:

      • Financial Institutions that are regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (either licensed / exempted from licensing)
      • Fintech companies that are registered with the Singapore Fintech Association

       

      Your company will pay the course fees minus the funding support. For example, if you are eligible for 70% funding support, the company will be paying S$610.50 nett for company-sponsored participants.

      Eligible companies will further be able to claim the remaining course fees after funding with the Training Allowance Grant (TAG) (S$10/hour of eligible training and assessment hours).

      Is there a Cybersecurity Certificate granted at the end of the course?

      Upon successful completion of this IBF-accredited course, participants will be awarded a cybersecurity certification recognised by employers in Singapore. VI alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their LinkedIn network.

      Our programmes are well-regarded by top companies, who contribute to our curriculum and use our courses to train their own teams.

          Are there any pre-requisites for this course?

          This program is suitable for beginners with no pre-requisites.

          What if I cannot attend a class?

          If you miss a lesson, you are allowed to attend a makeup class. This would be the corresponding class of another intake that same week, subject to availability. If you cannot make it for the makeup class, then you can simply watch the recorded lesson video.

          Your attendance is only counted if you attend a makeup class.

          What are the other in-demand courses at Vertical Institute?

          Vertical Institute presents numerous in-demand courses in Singapore. These are the pathways that you can consider to carve out a career in the tech industry.

          1. Data Analytics Course
          2. Digital Marketing Course
          3. Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Course
          4. UX Design Course
          5. Advanced Data Analytics Course
          6. Cybersecurity Course

          Can a beginner learn cybersecurity?

          Absolutely! Cybersecurity is a field that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. At Vertical Institute, this course is designed to be beginner-friendly, ensuring that even those with no prior experience can grasp the essential concepts and skills. With the right training and dedication, anyone can embark on a rewarding journey in cybersecurity.

          Is a Cybersecurity course worth it in Singapore?

          Yes, it is. Singapore experienced a significant 25.2% surge in cybercrimes in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for cybersecurity skills in the region. By enrolling in a cybersecurity course, individuals not only equip themselves with essential skills but also position themselves in a rapidly growing industry with ample career opportunities. Given the increasing reliance on digital platforms and the rise in cyber threats, cybersecurity training is a valuable investment in Singapore.

          Is cybersecurity in demand?

          Undoubtedly. The rise in online threats and the 25.2% increase in cybercrimes in Singapore in 2022 underscore the growing industry demand for professionals skilled in areas like digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, and information security. Cybersecurity is no longer a niche; it’s a universal skillset sought by employers across various sectors, making it one of the most in-demand professions today.

          How to get into the cybersecurity field with no experience?

          Starting a career in cybersecurity without prior experience is feasible with the right approach:

          • Education: Enrol in a comprehensive course, like the one offered by Vertical Institute, which caters to beginners and covers essential topics from digital forensics to vulnerability assessment.
          • Certification: Upon completing the course, obtaining a recognized certification can boost your credibility in the industry.
          • Networking: Join communities, attend seminars, or engage with professionals in the field to gain insights and potentially discover job opportunities.
          • Hands-on Experience: Engage in practical training sessions, work on real-world projects, or even set up your own home lab to practise and hone your skills.
          • Stay Updated: The cybersecurity landscape is ever-evolving. Regularly update your knowledge through continuous learning and staying informed about the latest threats and solutions.

          Is cybersecurity hard to study?

          Cybersecurity is a vast and dynamic field, and its complexity can vary based on the topics and areas of specialisation. While some concepts can be intricate, with the right training program, like the one at Vertical Institute, the learning process is made more manageable. The course is structured to ensure that learners, even beginners, can understand and apply the concepts effectively. With dedication, persistence, and the right resources, studying cybersecurity is not only achievable but also immensely rewarding.

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