Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (R55)

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What You Will Learn

Renamed from Diploma in Infocomm Security Management

Take the lead in the battle against digital threats by positioning yourself at the forefront of Cyber Security.

Master the art of cyber defence and respond to cybersecurity threats. You will also navigate the complexities of cybersecurity governance and implement practices of governance to help organisations stay ahead of regulatory demands and protect sensitive information. Learn to integrate security into the software development process, ensuring robust and resilient applications.

  • Comprehensive Cybersecurity Skills: Gain expertise in securing IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems, networks and cloud services, including malware analysis, threat hunting, and incident response
  • Secure Coding and Governance: Learn to integrate security into software development and understand principles of governance, risk management, compliance, and data protection
  • Industry Alignment and Career Readiness: Curriculum aligned with industry needs, preparing students for roles like security engineer and incident investigator, with pathways for further education
  • Industry Certifications: Enhance your credentials with industry-recognised certifications! Our programme prepares you for the following certifications:
    • AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification (AWS ACP)
    • Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2 CC)
    • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council CEH)
    • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
    • Qualified Information Security Professional  (AISP QISP)

SOI has transformed my academic journey. With comprehensive programmes and supportive staff, the learning environment in RP is unparalleled. As Vice President of the SOI Club, I honed crucial leadership and problem-solving skills. Winning hackathons pushed me to new heights. For aspiring students, RP is the ideal choice — a place where dedication thrives and achievements are celebrated.

Leong Jiayuan
Year 2 Student

General Modules

Discipline Modules

Elective Modules

Customise your learning pathways by selecting Elective Module(s) totalling 4 Modular Credits (MCs) listed below:

AND select ONE of the following options:

Option A: Select the Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from List #2 below and/or in applicable Minor Programmes

Option B: Select a Minor Programme

Option C: Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) listed below and/or modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)

List of Electives:

Industry Orientation Programme Modules

Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

And select one module from the list below:

Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2025 JAE Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-C 11 to 24
  • English Language: D7
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
  • Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type: C6

Click here to view the aggregate computation for ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type.

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPARelevant Qualifications
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT19 Electronics & Internet of Things
  • NT25 Electro-Mechanical Servicing/ Mechatronics/ Mechatronics (Automation Technology)/ Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly)/ Mechatronics (Medical Technology)
  • NT26 Electrical Fitting & Installation/ Electrical Installation & Servicing/  Electrical Technology/ Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing)
  • NT27 Electrical Power & Machines/ Electrical Technology (Power & Control)/ Electrical Technology (Power & Machines)
  • NT39 Chemical Process Technology/ Chemical Process Technology (Biologics)/ Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation)
  • NT40 Info-Communications Technology (Networking & System Administration) / Infocomm Technology
  • NT41 Multimedia Technology
  • NT42 Marine Technology /Marine Mechanics
  • NT43 Mechanical-Electrical Drafting
  • NT44 Digital Media Design/ Digital Media Design (Interactive Media)
  • NT46 Product Design
  • NT47 Communications Technology
  • NT48 Precision Engineering (Aerospace)
  • NT49 Marine Electrical Technology
  • NT52 Digital Animation
  • NT53 Aerospace Technology
  • NT54 Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects)
  • NT56 Digital Audio & Video Production
  • NT57 Security Technology
  • NT59 Aerospace Avionics
  • NT60 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)
  • NT62 Machine Building Technology/ Machine Technology
  • NT63 Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • NT64 Medical Manufacturing Technology
  • NT70 Interactive Media Design
  • NT74 Mobile Systems & Services / Info-communications Technology (Mobile Networks & Applications)
  • NT75 Rapid Transit Technology
  • NT76 Semiconductor Technology / Electronics (Microelectronics)
  • NT79 Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing)
  • NT80 Social Media & Web Development
  • NT96 Electronics, Computer Networking and Communications
  • NT97 Microelectronics
  • NT98 Digital & Precision Engineering
  • NT99 Web Applications
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • BS23 Retail & Online Business
  • BS24 Financial Services
  • BS82 Banking Services
  • BS83 Hospitality Operations
  • BS85 Business Studies (Accounting)/Accounting
  • BS87 Business Studies (Logistics)/Integrated Logistics Management/Logistics for International Trade/International Logistics
  • BS88 Business Studies (E-Commerce)/Business-Information Technology
  • BS90 Business Studies (Service Management)/Service Management
  • IT21 Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • IT22 Mechatronics Engineering
  • IT31 Electrical Engineering
  • IT41 Electronics Engineering/Industrial Electronics Engineering
  • IT51 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design/Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design
  • IT52 Mechanical Engineering
  • IT54 Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design
  • IT55 Manufacturing Engineering
  • IT56 Information Technology
  • IT57 Wireless Technology
  • IT58 Biotechnology/Biochemical Technology
  • IT59 Chemical Technology
  • IT60 Marine & Offshore Technology/Marine Offshore Engineering
  • IT61 Network Security Technology / Cyber & Network Security
  • IT63 Games Design & Development
  • IT64 Business Information Systems
  • IT66 Security System Integration
  • IT67 Civil & Structural Engineering Design
  • IT68 Facility Systems Design
  • IT69 Information Systems Quality
  • IT70 Mobile Unified Communications
  • IT71 Offshore & Marine Engineering Design
  • IT72 Process Plant Design
  • IT73 Marine Engineering
  • IT74 Aerospace Engineering
  • IT75 Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering with Business
  • IT76 e-Business Programming
  • IT82 Games Art & Design
  • IT83 Games Programming & Development
  • IT84 Interactive Design
  • IT85 Precision Engineering
  • IT86 Rapid Transit Engineering
  • IT88 IT Applications Development
  • IT89 IT Systems & Networks
  • IT90 Automotive Engineering
  • IT91 Robotics & Smart Systems
  • IT94 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design
  • IT95 Data Engineering
  • IT96 Immersive Applications & Game
  • IT97 AI Applications

GCE A-Level

Minimum Entry Requirements

For more details on admission using Singapore Cambridge GCE A-levels qualifications, please refer to this webpage.

Note:

Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subjected to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants.

Career Opportunities

You will be well-prepared to take on roles such as:

  • Compliance and Risk Analyst
  • Cyber Threat Analyst
  • Desktop Engineer
  • Incident Responder
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
  • Security Analyst
  • Security Consultant
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • Security Software Developer / Programmer
  • Technical Support Officer / ICT Support Office

Further Studies

Want to take your skills even further? You can further your education with a bachelor’s degree in information security, computer engineering or computer science in any of our local autonomous universities or overseas universities. You can also deepen your expertise with a Specialist Diploma to enhance your career prospects.

DIS Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme

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.

RP is proud to partner with the DIS for the Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme (WLS), which was announced at MINDEF’s 2024 Committee of Supply Debate. Under the DIS-RP Cyber WLS, successful applicants enrolled in the Diploma in Cybersecurity and 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-RP Cyber WLS, Cyber Specialists will perform cybersecurity roles such as cyber forensics, incident response, malware analysis and penetration testing.

Application for the DIS-RP Cyber WLS is open to all National Service pre-enlistees who are in their second year of the Diploma in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

 

Last updated on 07 Feb 2025