Cybersecurity and digital forensics protect data and systems from cyber threats.

Find out what goes into a healthy and productive team where ideas, insights, and responsibilities are shared meaningfully. Sharpen your interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively in a digital environment.

Develop data fluency skills such as formulating questions, processing and analysing data to articulate numerical and graphical summaries. Build a simple data dashboard to generate insights and support a solution for a chosen SDG.

Equips students with the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer and mobile forensics. Students will learn to acquire, analyse and present both computer and mobile data as evidence. This module will cover tools and techniques of computer and mobile forensics, data recovery, imaging and storage of electronic evidence.

This module aims to help students discover their strengths, values and interests. It also supports students in making informed educational and career choices to achieve their career aspirations.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

This module introduces students to tools to discover and exploit vulnerabilities in networks and operating systems. They will be taught the security issues found in software, especially web applications and security components like firewalls and IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems) will also be introduced as countermeasures to defend against cyber-attacks.

Aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills in developing effective front-end web applications using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Stylesheets (CSS). Students will learn to use front-end web development frameworks to further enhance their ability for rapid prototyping responsive web application.

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of computer networking concepts and hands-on sessions on with operating systems using Command-Line Interfaces. Students will be taught on the use of various UNIX commands / system tools for user management, software installation, network administration and configuration of services. These topics are essential and prerequisite to an Application Developer for building and deployment of a software system.

Aims to help students pick up a programming language and learn how to solve and automate tasks through programming. Students will be taught programming fundamentals such as variables, data types, operators, control structures, methods and data structures such as arrays. At the end of the module, students will be competent in using programming for problem solving.

This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of infocomm security such as identification, authentication, authorisation, integrity and confidentiality. Students will also learn basic network devices, functions, standards, and protocols and will acquire basic networking skills like designing and setting up a local area network.

Teaches students on the use of various Linux commands / system tools for user management, security administration, software installation, network administration and configuration of services. Students will also learn how to secure the Linux operating system.

Equips students with knowledge in mathematics and analytical skills to solve problems related to infocomm technology. Topics include matrices, linear transformation, number systems, set theory, logic, Boolean algebra, techniques of counting and probability.

Develop data visualisation skills and apply narrative elements and persuasive delivery techniques to communicate data effectively. Learn to craft compelling narratives, based on hard facts and data, to call stakeholders into taking action to tackle the SDGs.

Appreciate the use of both creative and computational thinking skills to solve a SDG-related problem. Apply focused and diffuse thinking , brainstorming techniques, and the four pillars of computational thinking to a chosen SDG.

Develop critical and analytical thinking skills, along with the ability to present your point of view with credible and relevant evidence. Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of local and global issues covered in the 17 SDGs, with a focus on the former.

Learn the broad overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its societal and ethical impact on modern society. Build a simple AI model with a drag-and-drop tool and consider how the use of AI can address a chosen SDG.

Teaches students the principles and application of cryptography to secure data and network. Different encryption algorithms and techniques will be introduced, including conventional and public-key cryptography, authentication and digital signatures. Students will learn to apply these concepts to secure and authenticate electronic mails and messages. Key management, digital certificates and public-key infrastructure will be discussed to understand the deployment of public-key cryptography.

Aim to equip students with the skill in developing database driven web application. Students will learn about server-side programming and be able to create-database-driven web applications using a scripting language and programming frameworks.

The module will examine the data life cycle processes and cases involving computer hacking, denial of service, modification of data, distortion and fabrication of information. Students will examine the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Data Protection Practices for Information Communication Technology (ICT) Systems, Confidential Computing and Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act (CMCA) when dealing with the various cyber threats issues and data protection practices.

Leverage digital communication to engage, inspire and impact stakeholders diligently. Learn about responsible Digital Citizenship and how you can create engaging and impactful messages through various digital platforms and tools.

Acquire the skills needed to write in clear and concise English to effectively communicate an intended message to your target audience. Apply these skills when writing for specific contexts, such as scenarios related to the SDGs.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

Please refer to Elective Modules Framework for more information.

Equips students with the basic knowledge of malware analysis to reverse-engineer the malware using practical tools and techniques. The three phases of behavioral, code and memory analysis of malware will be taught. Students will learn how to explore and understand the key characteristics of malware and the techniques of reverse-engineering compiled Windows executables and browser-based malware.

Get a head start in your career with the necessary skill sets, knowledge and tools to create your very own personal brand. Learn effective strategies to set yourself apart from the competition, and put it to good use and create awareness about the SDGs.

Aims at equipping the students with hands-on knowledge in securing and hardening a Windows operating system. The course will cover the security mechanism used in the operating system, configuring different levels of security measures, best practices and security related tools and utilities.

Work in multi-disciplinary groups to apply design thinking methods, backed by research and qualitative data, to tackle local sustainable issues mapped to the SDGs. Tap into knowledge and skills learnt in CCC modules to create innovative prototypes for real-life issues faced by local communities.

This module aims to teach tools to discover and exploit vulnerabilities in simulated and ICS Cyber Range Environment. It will also cover security issues and weaknesses of ICS protocols, different attack surfaces and types of exploits targeted at PLCS. Students will learn what the best practices for securing ICS are, how to deploy countermeasures to defend against cyber-attacks. Student will work in groups to protect and defend against simulated cyber attacks using tools, techniques learned in this module.

Students are taught offensive skills for the organisation’s wired and wireless networks in order to protect important assets against hackers. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and technical skills learned by taking part in scenario based exercises, as well as learning the mindset required to be a successful penetration tester.

This module provides the student with a general understanding and hands-on practice of how to install, configure, and manage network devices, such as switches, routers, firewalls for defense of enterprise network architecture. Students will learn the theory and configuration steps for setting up the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the network security technologies.

This module covers the concepts and fundamentals of secure coding principles, and techniques to prevent security vulnerabilities in web applications. Through a series of hacking and coding practical exercises, students will learn the implications of insecure code in applications and subsequently how to defend their web applications against potential hackers by coding securely.

The module equips students with the advanced concepts and techniques in Memory forensics, Internet of Things (IOT) forensics and Cloud Forensics. Students will learn how to handle cases through hands-on exercises in an integrated-scenario approach. Students will be able to process and examine the evidence, explore and recover the most relevant information in a more in-depth way to prepare and present the final findings.

This module equips students with the fundamental concepts and techniques of security policy and incident management. Students will learn the essentials of security policy development, risk assessments and security models. Students will also learn to monitor security events, perform network forensics analysis and proactive detection of attacks, and be introduced to security incident response.

Students are sent to intern at selected local and overseas organisations to further develop their functional and technical skills through working on real-life projects in the area of their study such as info-comm security, IT security operations, governance, risk and compliance. Students contribute to the organisations by applying what they have learnt, while also learning and gaining experience from a real-life IT working environment.

University module conducted by the Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) partner universities.

University module conducted by the Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) partner universities.

University module conducted by the Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) partner universities.

Provides students with an opportunity to integrate knowledge and technical skills learnt from the DISM course. The students will do a project related to Information Security and in the process, learn problem solving, communication and teamwork. In the project, the students are to apply problem analysis, investigation, solution design and implementation skills. In addition, project management will also be taught.

Provides students with an opportunity to integrate knowledge and technical skills learnt from the DISM course. The students will do a project related to Information Security and in the process, learn problem solving, communication and teamwork. In the project, the students are to apply problem analysis, investigation, solution design and implementation skills. In addition, project management will also be taught.

Students are sent to intern at selected local and overseas organisations to further develop their functional and technical skills through working on real-life projects in the area of their study such as info-comm security, IT security operations, governance, risk and compliance. Students contribute to the organisations by applying what they have learnt, while also learning and gaining experience from a real-life IT working environment.