SP's First Virtual Open House - School of Computing (SOC)

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SPOH 2021 - SOC INFO SESSION

 

DATE & TIME:
7 Jan 2021
10:00AM to 11:30AM

Spend time with our lecturers and discover how our School of Computing (SOC) courses, facilities and experience will let you harness technology to turn dreams into reality.

SP Is Awesome

 SP IS AWESOME

The rumours are true - SP is a pretty awesome place to be in. 

Not convinced that SP rules? 

We give you twelve irresistible reasons why!

1. Broaden your horizons;
2. Divese diploma courses;
3. Discover the perks of learning;
4. Exciting life@SP;
5. Over 100 CCAs;
6. New facilities;
7. MRT at our Doorstep;
8. A place for Foodies;
9. Clean and Green campus;
10. More than 200,000 graduates since 1954;
11. Scholarships; and
12. Successful graduates.

For more details, please click this link to SP's web site.

ICS/SCADA Hacking Training for DISM Students

Simulating real-life attacks against key Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) components, DISM had setup a "Cyber Physical Security Environment" (CPSE) at SP Cyber Wargame Centre in Jan 2020 to train students in the Operational Technology (OT) Security domain.

As part of CPSE training, DISM first introduced the Cityscape model.

Cityscape @ SP Cyber Wargame Centre

Powerscape @ SP Cyber Wargame Centre

Recently, DISM has introduced a new model, Powerscape, as part of the CPSE training.

We hope more students will be trained in the area of Operational Technology Security to support the OT Security industry.

What you need to know about Diploma in Infocomm Security Managemet (DISM, S54)

Diploma Course

Studying for an IT security-related diploma is a significant investment of your time, money and resources. It is better to understand the value that you would be able to generate with the course. The information provided here is to help all students to make the correct decision.

Key Points about DISM
Diploma in Infocomm Security Management (DISM) was first introduced in Year 2006. Below are the three key points about the course.

1. Broad-based Curriculum
The Curriculum plays a major role in the learning process. DISM focuses on three main skill sets: Offensive, Defensive and Investigative.

The first year include the general curriculum where students establish the fundamentals of information technology that includes computer architecture and operating system, networking fundamentals, linux administration, etc. The second year has more security related modules such as Ethical Hacking and Defences, Applied Cryptography, Digital Forensics & Investigation, etc. Third year is the most crucial year when you put all the skills and knowledge together to do your final year project plus some modules.

2. Lots of Stress
It can be quite stressful during term time as students are required to go through the curriculum and meeting all the assessment requirements of modules.

3. Lots of Programming Assignments 
The misconception students have is that they assume that the course has minimal programming requirements. In actual fact, programming knowledge and skills are very important in this course. As such, students need to prepare themselves and have the correct expectations before they begin to feel the pressure of the requirements from the modules' assignments, especially to those who did not like programming modules.

So, which course? 
Consider your interest, your academic strengths, your desired career, and the diploma course that would help you reach your aims and career goals.

More information on DISM 
Click this URL for more information on Diploma in Infocomm Security Management (DISM) S54.

Choosing an Infocomm Security Diploma Course

 Diploma Course

Studying for an infocomm security diploma is a significant investment of your time, money and resources. It is better to understand the value that you would be able to generate with the course. A common concern seen among students is the choice between Infocomm Security Management versus  IT security centric (network security or forensics focused) diploma courses. There is no one fit solution for all students. You have to consider various factors before selecting one over the other including their track records.

Background
The background of a student plays the most important role in choosing the diploma course. For example, students with interests and strong foundation in networking would naturally choose network security related diploma course. But many students who just completed their GCE “O” level may not have yet to realise their area of interest and may not be able to decide on which course to choose. For those students who are interested in IT security, it is advisable to build their foundations before they move on to specialise in a specific IT security field.

Holistic Education
SP's holistic education equips students with a total skill set, consisting of technical skills, knowledge skills and soft skills. This is done through our unique scenario-based training in DISM which will develop critical thinking skills of students and help them to become a life-long learner. The General Education (GenEd) modules emphasise the cultivation of life-skills such as teamwork, resilience, problem-solving and decision-making. The Education and Career Guidance (ECG) modules provide a structured and comprehensive system to help you make better and informed education and career choices in school and beyond graduation.

Broad-based Curriculum
The Curriculum plays a major role in the learning process. DISM focuses on three main skill sets: Offensive, Defensive and Investigative. The first year include the general curriculum where students establish the fundamentals of information technology that includes Fundamentals of Computing, Fundamentals of Programming, Network Fundamentals, Linux Administration & Security, etc.

The second year has more security related modules such as Ethical Hacking and Defences, Applied Cryptography, Digital Forensics and Investigation, Secure Coding, etc. Third year is the most crucial year when you put all the skills and knowledge together to do your final year project plus some modules including Malware Reverse Engineering and Security Policy & Incident Management. Students are also required to do a 22-week internship programme to gain practical real-world experience.

Career Goals
The essays and Interviews would have forced you to think about your career goals in detail. When you are being asked about your career aspiration, you would be expected to think of something related to your long-term and short-term career goals, as well as objectives, based on your career path planning. It is very important for one to plan ahead. If you choose a diploma course that is too specific (such as network security or forensics centric) at the early stage, you have to consider the job prospects and opportunities. In other words, your choice of jobs will be limited.

In Singapore, almost all IT security related jobs require the practitioners to be multi-skilled, that is, the ability to perform multiple IT security related tasks in a single job. So it means that DISM's broad-based training gives you the competitive edge you need to secure a job.

Post-Diploma Options 
Diploma holders have many pathways. The common belief among students is that one should go for a bachelor degree in a University. However, the degree route may not be the immediate choice to some of the diploma graduates due to factors such as financial and other constraints. One of the post-diploma options is to enrol into an Earn and Learn Programme (ELP).

Under the SkillsFuture, the Earn and Learn Programme (ELP) in Cyber Security is one of the many options that DISM students can consider. It is a work-study programme that provides student on-the-job training while studying for a Specialist Diploma in Cyber Security, that equips participants with advanced skillsets in Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics Investigation. Singapore Polytechnic is the programme manager appointed by the relevant authorities to run the Specialist Diploma in Cyber Security (ELP).

So, which course? 
Consider your interest, your academic strengths, post-diploma options, your desired career, and the diploma course that would help you reach your career goals.

Choose Diploma in Infocomm Security Management (DISM) S54.

SPOH 20201 - Why SP?

MRT at our doorstep

With Dover MRT at our doorstep, getting to school has never been easier!

Many Choice and Possibilities

Choose from a wide variety of 37 full-time courses ranging from Aeronautical Engineering to Business Administration. Passionate about Business, IT or Engineering but not sure which discipline to specialise in? Check out our IT common entry programmes. Looking for something unique? Consider the new Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics or Perfumery & Cosmetic Science course or Diploma in Infocomm Security Management.

One Diploma, Multiple Pathways

Be it work or further studies, your options are unlimited upon graduation. Many of your seniors entered prestigious local and overseas universities including NUS, NTU, SMU, Harvard and Imperial College London. Due to generous advanced standing from the universities, you can also receive your degree in two years!

See the World

Appreciate foreign culture and make new friends with overseas internships to countries such as Australia, Canada and Japan!

SP's First Virtual Open House - 7-9 Jan 2021

 

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PolyFinTech100 API Hackathon 2020 Grand Finals

Congratulations to our Diploma in Infocomm Security Management (DISM) year-2 students, for winning the hackathon as Champion, in the PolyFinTech 100 API Hackathon 2020 Grand Finals. 

The team, FLASHCASH from SP DISM course, consisted of team leader, Chloe Ong WeiTing and members Wong Yik Leong and Chua Yi Le (year-2 students) from DISM course. Their team coach was Mr. Samson Yeow, DISM Course Chair. 

(From L to R): Chloe, Yik Leong and 
team coach, Mr. Samson Yeow.

The hackathon was held on Friday, 11 December 2020, having contested against 6 category winners, FLASHCASH team from SP School of Computing (SoC) emerged as the Champion! The team walked away with a cash prize of S$4,000.

(From L to R): Yik Leong, Chloe and Mr. Tan Kiat How,
Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and
 the Ministry of National Development

FLASHCASH team's winning proposal was to create an application that would grant users basic financial services such as loans, transfer, transactions and a basic e-commerce platform. Below showed a screen shot of the mobile app's prototype created using the API.

This year, the virtual hackathon had attracted the participant of over 60 teams and 300 Students. The emerged 7 finalist teams competed in the grand finals. Students from the 5 local polytechnics participated in the hackathon to develop Fintech prototypes using Open APIs from the industry to address real world problem statements, with the mentorship from the sponsoring industry partner.

(From L to R): Chloe, Yik Leong and Ms. Kelly An of Paypal,
sponsoring industry partner.

The competition was an annual event initiated by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), organised by the five polytechnics in Singapore and sponsored by financial industry partners which consisted of Monetary Authority of Singapore, Association of Banks Singapore, Blockchain Association Singapore, CitiVentures, Matchmove, NETS, OCBC, OneConnect, PayPal, Prudential and Tribe Accelerator.  

Once again, kudos to the SP FLASHCASH team.

Well done!!!