About this Course
Join this course to be a champion for security. You will learn to provide technical support for servers, networks and storage systems with an emphasis on IT security for business continuity in an enterprise IT environment.
Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
- Manage end-user computer systems and devices.
- Support office network and devices.
- Support network server and services.
- Administer server storage system.
- Support Network Security Operations.
- Manage cloud infrastructure.
Core Modules
- Computer Maintenance and Operating Systems
- Networking Technology
- System Administration
- Enterprise Networking
- IT Security and Digital Forensics
- Storage Networking
- Cloud Infrastructure and Security
- Industry Attachment
- Personal and Professional Development I & II
- Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
- Sport and Wellness I & II
- Windows 7 Installation and Configuration
- Green IT Fundamentals
- Entrepreneurship
- Aquaculture Techniques
- Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
- Fashion Modelling
- Bridging Mathematics 1 & 2
- Essentials of Java Programming
- Business Mandarin
- Calculus
- Statistics & Matrices
- First Aid, CPR and Sports Injuries
- Industry Attachment
- Overseas Experiential Programme
Progression Opportunities
Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Career Prospects
Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security graduates are employed in public and private sector organisations to provide technical support for networks, systems and storage with an emphasis on IT security for business continuity in an enterprise IT environment. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Associate Security Administrator, Associate Security Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Associate, Information Security Officer and IT Security Specialist.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security course, you need to have:
GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved subject
Or
GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects
*GCE N(A) school leavers who applied during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training
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Course Info
- Course Provider Institute of Technical Education
- Course Category Business
- Course Price n/a
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