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WSQ - Network Securities for Beginners

WSQ - Network Securities for Beginners

Begin your cybersecurity journey with WSQ's Network Securities for Beginners course. Gain a robust understanding of critical network security protocols and strategies that are essential for both individual users and organizations. Learn how to set up secure firewalls, utilize VPNs for anonymous browsing, and implement data encryption methods to protect sensitive information.

This comprehensive course focuses on hands-on application, ensuring you can practically implement your newly acquired skills in any networking environment. Tackle real-world network challenges, understand how to combat security breaches, and become adept at monitoring and managing network security. By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to ensure a secure digital ecosystem for yourself or your organization.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to

Analyze network security threat analysis and vulnerabilities
Analyze network security deficiencies on Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Implement network hardening measures to address security deficiencies
Perform testing to measure network security performance
Debug network security issues
Review logs and manage incidents

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Network Securities for Beginners Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Network Security ICT-DIT-3024-1.1 TSC under ICT 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
$750.00	$67.50	$442.50	$292.50

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

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding. Please inform us if you intend to use your PSEA funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2020505561)

Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Course Code: TGS-2020505561

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.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commerce.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom

Course Details

Topic 1: Network Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

Overview of network security perimeters and data encryption
Identify network security threats and vulnerabilities

Topic 2: Virtual Private Network

Introduce Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Address network security deficiencies on VPN

Topic 3: Network Hardening

Implement network hardening measures
Configure router and switches

Topic 4: Network Security Testing

Introduce network security testing tools
Conduct testing to measure network security performance

Topic 5: Network Security Debugging

Overview of network security debugging
Network sniffing
Network IP and port scanning

Topic 6: Logging and Incident Management

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) detection
Level of logging
Incident management

Final Assessment

Written Assessment (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

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.

Appeal Process

The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal
The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Network Security Analyst
IT Security Specialist
Network Administrator
System Administrator (looking to specialize in security)
IT Consultant (with a security focus)
Cybersecurity Analyst
IT Support Technician (seeking security expertise)
Network Engineer (focusing on security aspects)
IT Security Auditor
Penetration Tester (beginner level)
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Information Security Officer (for smaller organizations)
Technical Support Specialist (with a security inclination)
Managed Service Provider (MSP) Professional
Network Defense Specialist.

Trainers

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, Philippines, 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.

Saw Chaik Lee: Saw Chaik Lee is a ACTA certified trainer. Saw Chaik Lee has 38 years experiences in the IT industry serving in both end-user and vendor environments. He has been in the training industry in the last 18 years, teaching courses in Cisco, Riverbed, Blue Coat, Check Point, CompTIA, Mile2, IAPP, Nokia and SUN Microsystems. He worked in several senior positions providing technical support (designing, implementing, maintenance), technical consulting and project management for local and multi-national system integrator companies, and MNCs in manufacturing and financial sector. Have diverse set of expertise covering Routing and Switching, Security, System administration (Windows/Unix), Voice and Data center virtualization. Developed and conducted over 40 plus courses ranging from Infocomm security essential, Telecommunication and Internet related topics.

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.

Ben Law Beng Tjin: Ben is an experienced IT Infrastructure professional with more than 20 years of working experience in IT sector. Due to Corporate Digital Transformation and COVID-19 during early 2020 he shifted his focus to Cloud Computing specialized in Cloud Infrastructure Solutioning. He is an AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate, Google Certified Cloud Engineer, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals and Alibaba Cloud Associate.

Alfred Yap Swee Leong: Alfred Yap is an ACLP certified trainer with strong financial and shopper marketing domain background and extensive experience in information technology. In addition, he is both an IBM certified Cloud Computing Practitioner and an IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner.

Alfred Yap has spent decades teaching adult learners since the 90s. Kickstarting his teaching career as a trainer for Oracle University. Thereafter, he has had vast experience conducting ICT related training to various companies in the Consulting, Media, and Training industry.
Alfred Yap earned his undergraduate degree from USF, America and master degree from NTU, Singapore majoring in Knowledge Management. His current interests include Cyber Security, Cloud computing and Blockchain.

Customer Reviews (19)

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To improve the slide clarity.
The practical was sufficient, the lessons was knowledgeable. (Posted on 11/6/2023)

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3 days instead of 2 as there are quite a lot of materials to cover. (Posted on 12/4/2022)

A very good course but a bit fast paced for student who is without any related knowledge. Review by Course Participant/Trainee

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Will be good to have an overall view of the stages of courses that we can take for this entire series so that we have a better idea of which is the most basic course that we have to take follow by the rest. (Posted on 12/4/2022)

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