DEMONSTRATE SECURE USE OF IT

DEMONSTRATE SECURE USE OF IT

Funded

Course Duration

16.0 hr(s)

Who Should Attend

This module is relevant to anyone who needs to use ICT in their daily life.

Course Overview

This module allows candidates to understand the main concepts underlying the secure use of ICT in daily life and to use relevant techniques and applications to maintain a secure network connection, use the Internet safely and securely, and manage data and information appropriately.

Next available schedule

Course Objectives

On completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  • Understand the key concepts relating to the importance of secure information and data, physical security, privacy and identity theft
  • Protect a computer, device, or network from malware and unauthorised access
  • Understand the types of networks, connection types, and network specific issues, including firewalls
  • Browse the World Wide Web; communicate on the Internet securely
  • Understand security issues related to communications, including e-mail and instant messaging
  • Backup and restore data appropriately and safely; securely dispose of data and devices

What are the benefits of this module?

  • Covers the skills needed to understand the key concepts relating to the importance of secure information and data, physical security, privacy, and identity theft.
  • Certifies best practice in IT security.
  • Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content

Pre-requisites

This is the admission requirement:

At least successfully completed one of the following modules:-

  • Use Primary Functions and Applications of a Computer or
  • Use Basic Functions and Applications of a Computer or
  • Use Essential Features of a Computer

Course Outline

Security Concepts

  • Data Threats
  • Value of Information
  • Personal Security
  • File Security

Malware

  • Definition and Function
  • Types
  • Protection

Network Security

  • Networks
  • Network Connections
  • Wireless Security
  • Access Control

Secure Web Use

  • Web Browsing
  • Social Networking

Communications

  • E-mail
  • Instant Messaging

Secure Data Management

  • Securing and Backing Up Data
  • Secure Destruction

Secure Web Use

  • Web Browsing
  • Social Networking

Communications

  • E-mail
  • Instant Messaging

Secure Data Management

  • Securing and Backing Up Data
  • Secure Destruction

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

Successful trainees will receive an internationally recognized WSQ ICDL Certificate upon completion of the course. This is a certificate jointly administered by ICDL Asia and SSG for the Singapore workforce.

Additional Details

Medium of Instruction & Trainer

Trainer: Trainee Ratio is 1:20

Price

  Individual Sponsored Non-SME SME
  w/o GST w GST w/o GST w GST w/o GST w GST
Original Course Fee  $320.00  $342.20  $320.00  $342.20  $320.00  $342.20
Singapore Citizens & PRs aged 21 years and above  $64.00  $86.40  $64.00  $86.40    
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above  $32.00  $54.40  $32.00  $54.40    
             
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Companies (90%) **          $32.00  $54.40

Course reference code in SkillsConnect:

  • For Training Grant application, please use the following reference code

Reference code: CRS-Q-0027652-ES.

Skills Development Fund (SDF) and SkillsFuture Funding:

  • Participants must attend at least 75% of the course, complete the exam with a pass or competent result
  • Online applications are not applicable for companies applying funding with Absentee Payroll

For Company Registration:

  • Customers who are applying funding for trainee(s), please submit Training Grant applications in SkillsConnect website before registration
  • Training Grant number is to be submitted together with the registrations
  • Payment for the course must be using company cheque or via GIRO
  • For more information on SDF Training Grant application, please click HERE

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP):

Course may be applicable for UTAP funding. Please contact sales consultants for more information.

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