Vulnerability Assessment

Overview

This programme is jointly offered by Singapore Polytechnic and Singtel Cyber Security Institute (CSI).

Organisations need to protect their digital assets and infrastructure. IT employees need to be cyber security-savvy so that they can play their part in securing the organisation’s network and systems infrastructure. While there are many instructor-led cyber security courses being offered today, not many of them are lab-based. To pick up the technical skills in cyber security, it is essential that you have opportunities for hands-on practical sessions.

This programme is practical-based with hands-on examples for you to try out how attackers can possibly gain access and steal data from improperly managed systems. You will understand how to avoid such system misconfiguration. In the ICT Skills Framework, the programme will cover skills in Security Assessment and Testing (Proficiency Level 2).

Key Takeaways

The focus of this programme is on fixing VA scans on internet facing servers. You will be given hands-on practical skills on network protocols, software vulnerabilities, and basic penetration testing knowledge to protect computer and network resources.

At the end of this programme, you will be able to:

• achieve competency in interpreting VA reports, fixing reported vulnerabilities and verifying fixes
• fix common weakness such as SSL/TLS ciphers configuration and web applications vulnerabilities
• procure and install SSL certificates
• understand how vulnerabilities can be exploited

Who Should Attend

• Please refer to the job roles section.
• Cyber Risk Analysts and Managers
• Senior Security Engineers and Security Engineers
• Associate Security Analysts
• Security Operations Analysts and Managers

Prerequisites

Basic experience and knowledge in networking, system administration and understanding of IT security concepts.