What to do about the rising threat of cyber attacks
Whether it’s ordering food, calling a taxi, or buying groceries – almost everything we do is now possible online. Businesses are increasingly going digital, and with work-from-home becoming a norm, it isn’t just the services sector that is turning to tech.
Yet, as we revel in the convenience that digital technology brings, the flip side is that we are also becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats.
News of cyber attacks abound across the world. For example, in early 2021, the Solarwinds Orion platform, used by government agencies and Fortune 500 companies across the globe was compromised by hackers. Malicious code was inserted into the software updates, giving them entry to any businesses that downloaded it.
Locally, security firm Certis found that 62,000 emails were caught in a phishing attack, leaking data with private information. In fact, in 2019, cyber crime rates in Singapore jumped by 50 percent and numbers are expected to rise.
Attacks are rising not just in frequency, but also in complexity. The need is clear: to thrive in the global world, businesses of all sizes must ramp up their cybersecurity capacities to protect both their operations, and their customers.
SUSS supports you in your journey with courses catered to different cybersecurity levels of understanding and needs. These are as follows:
Starting your cybersecurity journey
Introduction to Cybersecurity (CET102)
This course is designed for those with little or no prior knowledge of computer security. It provides an overview of common cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and risks, as well as how to protect your IT assets. You will also learn the basics of cryptography, security management, wireless networking and organisational policy.
Cybersecurity – Application Security by Design (CET202)
The need is to build It systems and devices with security in mind. Learn about the secure software development process, different development methodologies, and the current best practices for software security.
Specialised cybersecurity needs
Cybersecurity – A Holistic Approach (CET302)
An advanced cybersecurity course that discusses the risks of the Internet of Things (IoT) and other emerging technologies. Understand exactly why cybersecurity is growing in importance, and that is required to develop a stable cybersecurity ecosystem capable of fighting threats.
Cloud Computing for Managers 1 (CET201)
A course ideal for those moving business applications and data to the cloud. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages are, as well as the technological risks involved in cloud computing, so you can make informed decisions. This course will cover cloud standards, maturity models and guidelines to help your organisation develop an effective cloud adoption journey.
Cloud Computing for Managers 2 (CET301)
Migrating to the cloud is no mean feat. You’ll need to consider many factors like choosing the right cloud vendor, the transition process and operations and improvements. This course builds on its predecessor, CET201, to explore a seven-step process for your business to smoothly migrate. Expect workshop-styled lessons conducive for brainstorming and learning from the experiences of others.
