Internet Security

This course covers the foundations of internet security (e.g., applied cryptography, key certification, protocol security analysis). It applies foundational techniques to the design of internet protocols that achieve crucial security properties (e.g., confidentiality, authenticity, and message integrity) against powerful but realistic attacks (e.g., eavesdropping, impersonation, man-in-the-middle, and playback). Students will also learn important internet security services such as secure emails, secure transport (SSL/TLS), secure network (IPsec), and virtual private network (VPN). Cohort classes give active learning opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in problem solving under the instructor’s guidance. Students will also have a chance to apply OS shell and C/Java software tools towards analysing and implementing secure internet software. IT professionals (e.g., engineers, managers, consultants) will gain a broad and practical understanding of major security threats in the internet and corresponding defenses against them. They will also acquire skills to conceptualize, design, and implement secure network applications.

Duration
6 days
9.00AM to 5.00PM

Who Should Attend

• IT professionals (e.g., engineers, managers, consultants)
• Engineering- and technology-minded internet users interested in learning the security (or lack of it) of their applications

Prerequisites for Participants
Science/engineering stream at the pre-university (e.g., JC), polytechnic, or university level

Programme Outline

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants should be able to / can expect to:

Explain the vulnerability of network applications to cyberattacks
Evaluate internet protocols and applications for key cybersecurity properties
Design secure and resilient network applications against attacks, without unnecessarily losing efficiency
Explain and apply important secure internet services such as secure emails, SSL/TLS, IPsec, VPN, and Wifi security
Command OS shell and C/Java software tools and modules for internet experiments

Day 1

Internet architecture, principles, and management
Internet software structure

Day 2

Internet applications and security analysis
Foundation of network security

Day 3

Principles of network security protocols
Transport layer security: design

Day 4

Transport layer security: protocols and secure sockets
Network layer security: design and IPsec

Day 5

Network layer security: VPN
Link layer and wireless security

Day 6

Project consultation and discussion
Project presentation and de-brief

Mode of Assessment

In-class exercises or homeworks
Project
Project presentation

Course Fees and Funding

Full course fee inclusive of prevailing GST	You pay S$5,886.00
SkillsFuture Course Fee subsidy (70%) For Singapore Citizens < 40 years old For Permanent Residents	You pay S$1,765.80
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (90%) For Singapore Citizens ≥ 40 years old	You pay S$685.80
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (90%) For SME - Sponsored employees	You pay S$685.80

The above module fee payable is inclusive of 9% GST.
This course is not eligible for the $4,000 credit under SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up scheme.

Instructor

David Yau obtained the B.Sc. (first class honors) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, all in computer science. He is now Professor in the Information Systems Technology and Design pillar of the Singapore University of Technology and Design. Since 2010, he has been Distinguished Scientist at the Advanced Digital Sciences Center, Singapore, where he is Cybersecurity Program Director.

He is also Qiushi Chaired Professor in the Department of Control, Zhejiang University, China. From 1997 to 2013 (on leave 2010-12), he was Assistant Professor then Associate Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University (West Lafayette). In 2004, he was on sabbatical leave as Associate Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, CUHK.

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SSG or its Appointed Auditors or Nominated Representatives to directly contact Course Participant to obtain information deemed necessary for the purposes of conducting effectiveness survey or audits in relation to the Course.

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Attend and complete all lectures, class exercises, workshops and assessments;
Complete the Course feedback at the end of the Course;
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If a written notification is sent to sutd_academy@sutd.edu.sg within 24 hours after course registration deadline there will be no cancellation charges. A full refund will be made.
No refund is provided if written notification is more than 24 hours after course registration deadline. SUTD Academy reserves the rights to collect the full fee amount from the participant.

Replacement Policy

Companies may replace participants who have signed up for the course by giving a 3-working day notice before the course commencement date to sutd_academy@sutd.edu.sg. Terms and conditions apply.

Registration Policy

Course may be cancelled due to insufficient participants. SUTD Academy will not be responsible or liable in any way for any claims, damages, losses, expenses, costs or liabilities whatsoever (including, without limitation, any direct or indirect damages for loss of profits, business interruption or loss of information) resulting or arising directly or indirectly from any course cancellation.
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Types of Funding

Funding under Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ("MCES")

MCES is an enhanced Subsidy to encourage mid-career individuals to upskill and reskill, thereby helping them to remain competitive and resilient in the job market. With this, all Singaporeans aged 40 and above will receive higher subsidies of up to 90% course fee subsidy for SSG-funded certifiable courses.
Individuals/employers are not required to submit an application for the MCES. Those pursuing SSG-funded programmes will be charged the appropriate subsidised fees by SUTD Academy if they are eligible MCES. Individuals/employers will only need to pay the nett fee (full course fee after SSG's grant).

For more info, please visit SkillsFuture website at https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/enhancedsubsidy

Funding under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs ("ETSS")

ETSS is an enhanced funding to enable SMEs to send their employees for training.
SMEs will enjoy subsidies of up to 90% of the course fees when they sponsor their employees for SSG-funded certifiable courses.
In addition to higher course fee funding, SMEs can also claim absentee payroll funding of 80% of basic hourly salary at a higher cap of $7.50 per hour. SMEs may apply for the absentee payroll via the SkillsConnect system.
To qualify, SMEs must meet all of the following criteria:
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents

For more info, please visit SSG website at https://www.ssg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/funding/enhanced-training-support-for-smes1.html

Funding under Union Training Assistance Programme ("UTAP")

UTAP is a training benefit for NTUC members to defray their cost of training. This benefit is to encourage more union members to go for skills upgrading.

NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme).

For more info, please visit https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/ntuc-education-and-training-fund/.

Funding under Post-Secondary Education Account ("PSEA")

The Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) is part of the Post-Secondary Education Scheme to help pay for the post-secondary education of Singaporeans.

This is part of the Government’s efforts to encourage every Singaporean to complete their post-secondary education. It also underscores the Government’s commitment to support families in investing in the future education of their children and to prepare them for the economy of the future. PSEA is not a bank account.

It is administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and is opened automatically for all eligible Singaporeans.

Account holders can use their PSEA funds to pay for their own or their siblings’ approved fees and charges for approved programs conducted by approved institutions.

However, you will have to check your eligibility and balance by contacting MOE first.

Contact MOE at (65) 6260 0777

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