Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Ethical Hacking
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-01-27 | - |
| 2026-02-03 | - |
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Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Ethical Hacking
The Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Ethical Hacking is a comprehensive programme that covers the foundations of cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
Programme Structure
The programme consists of two courses:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Ethical Hacking and System Hardening
Programme Overview
The programme is designed for individuals who want to gain a solid understanding of cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
Programme Objectives
The programme objectives include:
- Explain the CIA security requirements and recognise their breaches in recent security incidents
- Describe and apply key concepts and mechanisms of principal protection mechanisms in cybersecurity, such as encryption, authentication, and secure channel
- Identify the limitations of classical cryptographic schemes, and also recognize well-known attacks on vulnerable hosts, networks, and web servers
- Utilise some basic security tools (e.g., OpenSSL, Wireshark) and security-related Linux commands to perform encryption and network traffic analysis
- Pinpoint flaws in programs due to common insecure programming practices, and suggest improvements using more secure practices instead
- Explain ethical hacking’s objectives, stages, and available tools
- Utilise cybersecurity tools for footprinting and enumerating target systems
- Utilise cybersecurity tools for scanning for and exploiting vulnerabilities in target systems
- Utilise cybersecurity tools for performing post-exploitation steps on exploited systems
- Explain and apply possible counter measures against attacks
Job Role Readiness
The programme prepares learners for the following job roles:
- Associate Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
Who Should Attend
The programme is designed for mid-career PMETs and anyone who wants to take up the role as Associate Security Analyst / Penetration Tester / Cyber Incident Investigator.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites for the programme include:
- Knowledge of basic computer programming, and preferably some experience in using Linux Operating System
- Basic Computer networking
Instructors
The programme is taught by experienced instructors, including Dr Sufatrio.
Programme Fees
The programme fees are as follows:
- Singapore Citizens: S$3,186.00 (39 years old or younger), S$2,106.00 (40 years old or older)
- Singapore PRs: S$3,186.00 (39 years old or younger), S$2,106.00 (40 years old or older)
- Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: S$3,186.00 (39 years old or younger), S$2,106.00 (40 years old or older)
- International Participants: S$5,886.00
