Program Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

Overview

Advance your career with LSBF Singapore’s Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security, an industry-focused programme ideal for learners aiming to build expertise in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity.

Programme Aims

• Equip students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in cybersecurity or further studies.
• Develop a sound understanding of core academic concepts and principles in the broader discipline of cybersecurity.
• Provide hands-on practical skills in cybersecurity infrastructure configuration using Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls.
• Teach the theory and extended configuration features of firewalls.
• Foster the ability to understand and communicate cybersecurity theories and concepts effectively to peers and professionals.
• Prepare students with versatile skills applicable to a wide range of situations and contexts within the cybersecurity domain.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

• Apply theories and concepts from the cybersecurity specialisation in an employment context.
• Evaluate and apply cybersecurity principles effectively.
• Secure a network computing environment by implementing appropriate security controls.
• Install, configure, and manage firewalls to defend enterprise network architecture.
• Understand the theory and procedures for setting up security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of Next-Generation Firewalls.
• Demonstrate enhanced analytical, diagnostic, investigative, and writing skills through assigned tasks.
• Prepare for industry-recognised certifications such as the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) and Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA), which validate technical competencies.

Transferable Skills

• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in cybersecurity-related scenarios.
• The exercise of personal responsibility.

Programme Structure

• Assessments, Graduation and Awards
• Contact hours
• Attendance requirements
• Teacher student ratio

Modules

• Cybersecurity Essentials
• Cybersecurity Infrastructure Configuration
• Security Assessment & Testing
• Cybersecurity Prevention and Countermeasures

Cybersecurity Essentials

This module will equip students with the nature and scope of today’s cybersecurity challenges, strategies for network defence, and detailed information about next-generation cybersecurity. Students will also deploy a variety of security methodologies, along with technologies used for implementing secure network environments. Using Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, students will learn to evaluate cybersecurity principles and demonstrate how to secure a network computing environment through the application of security controls.

Cybersecurity Infrastructure Configuration

This module develops the skills and techniques required for installing and configuring firewalls. Students will gain a general understanding of how to install, configure, and manage firewalls for the defence of enterprise network architecture. Students will also learn the theory and steps for setting up the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of Next-Generation Firewalls.

Security Assessment & Testing

This module will equip students with security assessment and testing focusing on vulnerability testing, penetration testing and IT security auditing procedures. This module covers networking fundamentals, WAN technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks. This module allows students to gain practical experience to install, operate and troubleshoot a small sized branch network, including network security.

Cybersecurity Prevention and Countermeasures

This module develops the skills and techniques required for students to learn the theory and extended configuration features necessary for setting up traffic handling, advanced content and user identification, quality of service, GlobalProtect, monitoring and reporting, and high availability of next-generation firewalls.

Eligibility

• Minimum Academic Entry Requirement
• Minimum English Language Entry Requirement
• Minimum Age

Faculty

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• Francis Ho Soo Siong
• Pretaashiini
• Zahir Hussain
• Alvin Yeo
• William Ku
• Tan Kheng Teck
• Dr Preethi Kesavan
• Malarkodi Vaithilingam
• Loh Hai Kian
• Mahen Jayalath
• Belly Rachdianto
• Zhou Zhihao

Tuition Fees

• Local students: $9,919.00
• International students: $9,890.74

Admissions

• How to apply
• Admission Process for Local Students
• Admission Process for International Students
• Admission Process for Transfer International Students

FAQs

• How does the Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity differ from a master’s degree in cyber security?
• Who should take the Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity?
• What career opportunities are available after this diploma?
• Can this diploma lead to a cyber security degree or further study?
• What if cybersecurity feels too specialised for me?
• What are the benefits of choosing LSBF Singapore for cybersecurity studies?
• How do I get started?