Key Takeaways
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
• Align asset management to risk management
• Implement access controls to protect assets
• Understand cryptography, PKI systems and secure protocols
• Understand change management process and security awareness & training
• Support physical security operations
• Apply security controls to secure networked environment
• Apply encryption and DLP to secure cloud
• Apply security controls to secure wireless network
• Apply network access controls to secure last mile
• Apply monitoring systems to detect incident
• Perform security assessment activities
• Support security incident, BCP and DRP
• Support forensic investigations
• Secure software throughout its lifecycle
• Apply data protection built into software
• Secure software against malicious activity
• Apply endpoint device security
• Secure virtualised environment
Who Should Attend
The SSCP is ideal for IT administrators, managers, directors and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organisation’s critical assets. It equips participants with the advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies and procedures.
It is applicable for professionals engaged in the following areas.
- Database Administrator
- Network Security Engineer
- Security Administrator
- Security Analyst
- Security Consultant/Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Engineer
- Systems/Network Analyst
Pre-requisites
a) SSCP Credential
Minimum 1 year of cumulative, paid work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP CBK.
A 1 year prerequisite pathway will be granted for candidates who received a degree (bachelors or masters) in a cybersecurity programme
b) Associate of ISC2 Credential
A candidate who doesn't yet have the required experience to become a SSCP may become an Associate of ISC2 after successfully passing the SSCP exam. The Associate of ISC2 will then have two years to earn the experience needed for SSCP certification.
What to Bring
No printed course materials will be issued.
Bring Your Own Laptop – Participants are required to bring your own internet-enabled laptop with these recommended configuration; Intel Core i5 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent, Microsoft Windows 10 Professional, 8GB (or higher) RAM. The recommended web browser is Google Chrome to access courseware on the ISS learning management system.
What Will Be Covered
This course will provide participants with the latest knowledge in the following 7 domains areas of systems security:
- Access Controls
- Security Operations and Administration
- Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
- Incident Response and Recovery
- Cryptography
- Network and Communication Security
- Systems and Application Security
A copy of ebook from ISC2 will be provided. Participants will be able to download/print the ebook into PDF format.
Fees & Subsidies
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding 2024
|
Full Course Fees |
Singapore Citizens & PRs aged 21 years and above
(70% funding support) |
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above
(90% funding support) |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
(90% funding support)
|
Full course fee |
S$4250 |
S$4250 |
S$4250 |
S$4250 |
SSG Funding |
- |
S$2975 |
S$2975 |
S$2975 |
Nett course fee |
S$4250 |
S$1275 |
S$1275 |
S$1275 |
9% GST on nett course fee |
S$382.50 |
S$114.75 |
S$114.75 |
S$114.75 |
Additional Funding if eligible under various schemes |
- |
- |
S$850 |
S$850 |
Total nett course fee payable, including GST |
S$4590 |
S$1389.75 |
S$539.75 |
S$539.75 |
Note:
1. SSG Funding is available to qualified individuals, subject to meeting the attendance requirement and passing of assessment.
2. All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for course fees. For more information about SkillsFuture Credit, click here.
3. SME fees are applicable only to participants who are sponsored by small and medium enterprises.
4. SSG Funding is valid up to 30 Sep 2024.

Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and are required to pass the assessment to be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Preparing for Your Course
NUS-ISS Course Registration Terms and Conditions
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NUS-ISS and Learner’s Commitment and Responsibilities
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WIFI Access
WIFI access will be made available to participants.
Venue
NUS-ISS
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119615
Click HERE for directions to NUS-ISS
In the event of a change of venue, participants are advised to refer to the acceptance email sent one week prior to the commencement date.
Course Confirmation
All classes are subject to confirmation and NUS-ISS will send an acceptance email to participants one week prior to the commencement date. Confirmed registrants are to attend and complete all lectures, class exercises, workshops and assessments (where applicable). Additionally, all responses to feedbacks and surveys conducted by NUS-ISS and its partners must be submitted. All training and assessments will be delivered as described in the course webpage.
General Enquiry
Please feel free to write to ask-iss@nus.edu.sg if you have any enquiry or feedback.