Introduction

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 
a. Understand security mechanisms in modern computer systems, its role, and its importance; 
b. Understand techniques for implementing security policies; 
c. Use and operate access-control mechanisms; 
d. Understand vulnerabilities associated with computer systems, and how they can be mitigated.

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

This course introduces computer security mechanisms at an elementary level. 
1. Concepts and Terminology: security; confidentiality, integrity and availability; security policies; security models; mandatory and discretionary access control; access control matrix, capabilities and access control lists; information flow; 
2. Security Models: information flow policies; role-based access control 
3. Implementation of Mechanisms: security mechanisms in hardware and operating systems; memory management, memory protection and logical protection; access control lists 
4. User authentication: passwords, biometrics and user tokens; identity management 
5. Case Studies: Intel processor family; Windows; Unix 
6. Operating system vulnerabilities: how they can be exploited and how they can be prevented 
7. Software security: buffer overflows and exploits; validation.
 

Entry Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• Have 2 years of full-time work experience, or have fully discharged full-time NS liability, or are currently employed on a full-time basis.
• Degree in Engineering/Science or 
• Polytechnic Diploma with relevant working experience

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Fees & Funding

Full Course Fee :
$2,956.41
Singapore Citizen /Singapore PR1 21 to 39 years old  :
$886.92
Singapore Citizen1 40 years or older2  :
$334.32
Singapore Citizen1 Eligible for WTS3 : 
$331.56
Singapore PRs ≥ 21 years older
$886.92
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs4 :  
$334.32