Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (N94)

Why CSF?

• Get ahead with in-demand skills at the only poly offering specialisations in AI for Cybersecurity, Cloud Security and Operational Technology Cybersecurity ^New!
• Go on a one-year internship at renowned organisations or pursue the MINDEF’s Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme to build deeper skills and networks
• Industry-driven curriculum curated with leading industry partners such as Cisco Systems, Palo Alto Networks, Group-IB, Darktrace, and Red Hat
• Boost your portfolio with up to 8 industry-recognised certifications such as Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, and Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Kickstart your degree with the NP-University Pathway and earn credits towards your degree while still in poly
• Passed GCE O-Level Computing? Save up to 75 curriculum hours! ^New!

About CSF

As a digital warrior, you’re ready to join the fight against cybercrime. With the Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (CSF), you will play a crucial role in keeping data, applications, networks, and systems safe.

Overview of Your CSF Journey

Further Studies

Explore related degree programmes locally or overseas. You may enjoy advanced standing when you apply for related courses at universities abroad. 

Singapore 

• Nanyang Technological University
• National University of Singapore
• Singapore Institute of Technology
• Singapore Management University
• Singapore University of Technology and Design
• Singapore University of Social Science

Australia 

• Monash University
• Queensland University of Technology
• University of Adelaide
• University of New South Wales
• University of Queensland
• University of Sydney

Careers

The global demand for IT cybersecurity professionals is growing rapidly, and Singapore is building a strong talent pool to meet this need. Our course aligns with the ICT Skills Framework - Cybersecurity Track, preparing you for exciting career paths such as:

• Associate Security Analyst / Engineer 
• Cyber Risk Analyst 
• Forensic Investigator 
• OT Cybersecurity Systems Analyst
• Security Engineer / Executive 
• Security Operations Analyst
• Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Analyst

NP-DIS-Cyber Work-Learn Scheme

The Cyber Work-Learn Scheme is organized by DIS, the digital service branch of the SAF, responsible for providing military intelligence, building up the country’s digital defense capabilities, and protecting the psychological well-being of its military personnel.

Key Features of the Cyber Work-Learn Scheme:

• Early enlistment to participate in the Work-Learn scheme
• Concurrent fulfillment of internship requirements while serving National Service (NS)
• Completion of NS alongside polytechnic peers, allowing for timely university matriculation (if eligible)
• Regular salary and benefits starting upon fulfillment of the minimum service period
• Sponsorship of third-year polytechnic fees by SAF DIS for selected candidates

Established as the fourth Service of the SAF, the Digital and Intelligence Service will raise, train and sustain digital forces and capabilities to fulfil its mission to defend the peace and security of Singapore from the evolving and increasingly complex threats in the digital domain. The DIS plays a critical role in defending Singapore from threats in the digital domain, and allows the SAF to operate better as a networked and integrated force to deal with a wider spectrum of external threats to enhance and safeguard Singapore's peace and sovereignty. The DIS collaborates with partners across the MINDEF, SAF, Whole-of-Government agencies and like-minded partners in academia and industry in defending our nation against threats in the digital domain.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic is proud to partner the DIS for the Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme (WLS), which was announced at MINDEF’s 2024 Committee of Supply Debate. Under the DIS-NP Cyber WLS, successful applicants enrolled in the Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics are able to enlist one year earlier than their schoolmates, while having their military service with the SAF recognised towards the fulfilment of their polytechnic’s final-year internship requirements.

Under the DIS-NP Cyber WLS, Cyber Specialists will perform cybersecurity roles such as cyber forensics, incident response, malware analysis and penetration testing.

Applications for the DIS-NP Cyber WLS is open to all National Service pre-enlistees who are in their second year of the Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics.

Entry Requirements

AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-C

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.

Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf.

For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.

Candidates with severe vision deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations.