Call +65 6100 0613 Email: enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com

Enhance Your Employability with Certified Skills and Courses in Singapore - WSQ , IBF-STS, Skills Certification

WSQ - Cyber Security Awareness Course for Personal and Businesses

Discover how to fortify your digital world against cyber threats with WSQ's Cyber Security Awareness Course, designed for both individuals and businesses. Learn the ins and outs of online safety, data protection, and cybersecurity fundamentals, including password management, phishing prevention, and secure browsing techniques. Equip yourself with vital knowledge to protect your personal data, as well as safeguard your business's confidential information.

This course offers practical insights into the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities, along with hands-on training on implementing effective cybersecurity measures. Whether you are looking to enhance your personal online safety or secure your business infrastructure, this course provides comprehensive strategies and actionable steps to help you become more cyber-resilient. By the end of the course, you'll be empowered with the skills and understanding to mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.

Learning Outcomes

  • identify potential risks and threats associated with cyber security
  • protect personal information from cyber security threats
  • protect business information from cyber security threats

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Cyber Security Awareness Course for Personal and Businesses Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Cyber Security ACC-ICT-3002-1.1 TSC under Accounting Skills Framework

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.

  • OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have  achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee GST Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
Baseline MCES / SME
$350 $31.50 $206.50 $136.50

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.


You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

Course Code: TGS-2020503626

Course Booking

The course fee listed below is before subsidy/grant, if applicable. We will apply for the grant and send you the invoice with nett fee.

$350.00 (GST-exclusive)
$381.50 (GST-inclusive)

Course Date

Course Time

* Required Fields

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course. Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts and get back to you asap.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% to participants.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to class size and availability of the classroom.
Note the minimal class size to start a class is 3 Pax.


Course Details

Topic 1 - Cyber Security Threats

  • Introduction to Cyber Security
  • Malwares - Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horse, Ransomware, Spyware
  • Hoaxes and Phishing Scams
  • Social Media and Social Engineering Threats
  • Mobile and Online Scams
  • Wireless Security Threats
  • Network and Remote Access Threats
  • Cyber Warfare

Topic 2 - Protection Against Cyber Security Threats

  • User ID and Passwords Protection
  • Home Computer and Information Protection with Firewalls
  • Best Practices Against Malware, Computer Viruses and Worms
  • Trojans and Spyware Protection
  • Protection from Hoaxes and Phishing
  • Mobile Devices and Wireless Protection
  • Remote Access Protection with SSL
  • Social Media and Online Scams Protection

Topic 3 - Security Management for Businesses

  • Identify Organizations Assets from Cyber Attacks
  • Secure Personal Data
  • Secure Sockets Layer
  • Security Governance
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • IDS/IPS Systems & Penetration Testing

Mode of Assessment

  • Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
  • Oral Questioning (OQ)

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

  • Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
  • Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

  • Positive Learning Attitude
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
  • Minimum 18 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software: NIL

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee Employer Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents of age 21 and above
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

 SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

 PSEA:

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
  • Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

 Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

 SFEC:

  • If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
  • Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
  • SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite 

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

  • The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
  • Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
  • Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
  • Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

  • Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

  • SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
  • All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
  • An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
  • UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
  • UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Job Roles

  • IT Manager
  • Network Administrator
  • Systems Administrator
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Small Business Owner
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Data Protection Officer
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Compliance Officer
  • Operations Manager
  • Financial Controller
  • Marketing Manager (digital-focused)
  • E-commerce Site Operator
  • Customer Support Manager
  • Software Developer

Trainers

Terence Ee: Terence Ee is a ACTA certified trainr that has delivered IT training in Singapore and Myanmar. He has also facilitated faith formation courses for Christians in Singapore and Myanmar. As a trainer, his mission is to co-create insightful and actionable learning experiences with his learners.His current areas of focus include project management, information security management, quality management and office productivity applications.

Terence has more than 25 years of corporate IT experience. He has held senior management roles in the public and private sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences, a Diploma in Family Education, and the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). Part of his spare time goes towards tutoring his children in their studies (while learning a thing or two along the way). He is also imparting to them the essential skills for thriving in a digital world.

Praveen Dayal: Praveen Dayal is a ACTA certified trainer. Praveen Dayal have over 30 years of experience in PMP,PMI-ACP,CISA,CISM,CRISC and CDPSE. Praveen Dayal  Have designed solutions for Banking & Finance, ICT, Manufacturing industry verticals and are facilitating training programs such as Project Management (PMP, ACP, ASM, pMF), Risk Management (PMI-RMP, CRISC), Information and Cyber Security (CISM, CSA) and IS Audits and Compliance (CISA).

Agus Salim: Agus Salim is a professional with more than 10 years of experience in Project Management, IT Solutions Management, and Systems Integration both in waterfall and agile methodology. He started out his career as a Web Developer before moving on to Business Analyst/Project Manager. He has strong leadership and the capability of leading a team with a proven ability to deliver projects with tight timelines. Besides his experiences in managing projects, he has good knowledge in Cybersecurity and hands-on experience in Next Generation Firewall such as Check Point. During his free time, he likes to explore Cloud Technology, especially on Microsoft Azure. Agus has obtained AZ-104, AZ-500 and other Microsoft certifications. I am also a ALCP certified trainer.

Ho Kum Chuen: Ho Kum Chuen is a ACTA certified trainer. Ho Kum Chuen is an accomplished six sigma MBB with more than 15 years experience in process improvement with a multinational company. During these years he had trained hundreds of black belts and green belts in lean and six sigma methodology. His experience also include the training and consultation of the IATF16949 core tools ( APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and PPAP) to meet the required certification. A Chartered Engineer registered in UK , Kum Chuen had also held various engineering managerial positions in the electronic manufacturing industries. 

Patrick Foo: Patrick Foo is a ACTA certified trainer. In 2010, Patrick earned his Advanced Search Engine Marketing Certification from Search Engine Academy, USA, and started Business Online Centre, a one-stop solution business for SMEs looking for online presence. Services range from domain registration, hosting, web design, Internet (SEO/SEM) and Facebook marketing. He has been conducting website design classes (public and corporate) since 2011, using popular open-source platforms like Joomla

Prior to his online career, Patrick, with his UK Accountancy and Computer Science qualifications, worked as an accountant, business solutions consultant/manager and professional services manager (PSM), specialising in Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP], Customer Relationship Management [CRM] and Business Intelligence [BI].

Truman Ng: Truman Ng is a ACTA certified trainer that graduated with Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from NUS in year 2002. He designed Artificial Intelligence (AI) controller for DC-DC Power Convertor by using Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network (NN) as his university Final Year Project.

Truman has over 15 years project experiences across Database & Web Design, PLC machinery, Data Center Design , Structure Cabling System(SCS) and Enterprise Network Design and Implementation. He used to be a network architect for Hewlett Packard, working with a group of virtual team from the US in handling network design and projects in the States.

Truman is the founder of Nexplore (S) Pte Ltd. He provides solutions of Cloud SaaS, IaaS & PaaS and Software Defined Network (SDN), VoIP and Internet Security. He was engaged by Huawei Global Training Center to provide 60+ consultations and trainings for Internet Service Providers(ISP) from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philipines, Australia, Poland, Iran, South Africa, Swaziland, Cote Dlvoire, Syria, Uzbekistan, New Zealand and countries over the world.As achievement, Truman has successfully completed 100+ IT network projects for Bank, Hotel and Factory within 5 years.Truman is certified in PMP, Cisco CCNP, CCIP, CCDP, HP Ase and Huawei HCNP, HCIE R&S, HCNA Cloud, HCNA Security, etc.

Customer Reviews (120)

will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 5/6/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 4/26/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 4/25/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 3/28/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
full dates of the courses as it is very limited (Posted on 3/6/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
full dates of the courses as it is very limited (Posted on 3/6/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
Time management could be better (Posted on 2/9/2021)
might recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 2/8/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
Chairs were very uncomfortable (Posted on 2/8/2021)
might recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 2/8/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 2/8/2021)
might recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 2/8/2021)
might recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 2/8/2021)
might recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 2/8/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 2/8/2021)
might recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 2/8/2021)
might recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
More practical examples
Good enough (Posted on 2/8/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 1/24/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
Good to start class at 10am. Trainer is experienced in cyber security. (Posted on 1/15/2021)
will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
. (Posted on 1/15/2021)

Items 81 to 100 of 120 total

per page
Page:
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

Write Your Own Review

You're reviewing: WSQ - Cyber Security Awareness Course for Personal and Businesses

How do you rate this product? *

  1 star 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars
1. Do you find the course meet your expectation?
2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject?
3. How do you find the training environment
  • Reload captcha
    Attention: Captcha is case sensitive.

You May Be Interested In These Courses

WSQ - Business Innovation with Blockchain Technology

WSQ - Business Innovation with Blockchain Technology

105 Review(s)
$350.00 (GST-exclusive)
$381.50 (GST-inclusive)
WSQ - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Small and Medium Enterprises

WSQ - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Small and Medium Enterprises

48 Review(s)
$750.00 (GST-exclusive)
$817.50 (GST-inclusive)
WSQ - Building Professional Websites with WordPress

WSQ - Building Professional Websites with WordPress

64 Review(s)
$350.00 (GST-exclusive)
$381.50 (GST-inclusive)
WSQ - Network Securities for Beginners

WSQ - Network Securities for Beginners

19 Review(s)
$750.00 (GST-exclusive)
$817.50 (GST-inclusive)