Grooming Ethical Hackers for Singapore's Workforce
Singapore Polytechnic Students first in Singapore to Embark on EC-Council Academia Learning Solution
Albuquerque, NM, November 04, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Singapore Polytechnic (SP), will be the first institute of higher learning in Singapore to incorporate EC-Council programs into its existing courses; the Part-Time Specialist Diploma (E-Commerce Technology) and the Certificate of Competence in Information Technology (Infocomm Security).
EC-Council is a member-based organisation that certifies individuals in various e-business and security skills. It is the owner and developer of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker course, Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator program, License Penetration Tester program and various other programs offered in over 60 countries around the globe.
Said Dr. Timothy Chan, Director, School of Digital Media and Information Technology (DMIT) of Singapore Polytechnic, “Integrating EC-Council programs into our courses is a step that underlines SP’s legacy, which is developing a professional workforce with specialised skills for the country. As we steadily evolve into a fully knowledge-based economy, we acknowledge the increase in demand for manpower with expertise in the information security sector. We are confident that EC-Council qualifications will fortify our students’ knowledge and skills, making them stand out from the rest.”
Students taking the Diploma in Infocomm Security Management (DISM) at SP will also be the first to receive scholarships and awards totaling S$45,000 from EC-Council. The scholarships & awards are made possible with the signing of a Memorandum of Co-operation (MOC) between DMIT and EC-Council last week.
Under this MOC, three scholarships valued at $2,500 each will be awarded annually over the next five years to deserving SP students taking the full-time diploma course. In addition, the organisation will also reward a $1,000 graduation award and a $500 EC-Council Circle of Excellence Award to exemplary students during the same period.
On top of that, SP will be the first polytechnic to offer EC-Council courses to students under the Academia Partner Program. In line with the MOC, SP’s School of DMIT has become an EC-Council Academia Partner and an Accredited Training Centre that will offer EC-Council professional certification training programs.
EC-Council will be providing reference materials and publications related to information security, which will be accessible to students at the DMIT’s Infocomm Security Labs. There will also be opportunities for knowledge sharing, staff exchanges and engagements between both parties.
Six SP lecturers have successfully completed the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program recently and another two final-year students are set to undergo the training as well, making them the first SP lecturers and students to join the global community of certified EC-Council members, currently standing at over 26,000 across more than 60 countries.
“In this era of K-economy, EC-Council recognises the need to nurture more information security personnel and experts. There’s no better way to do so than paving the way for a group of deserving students who aspire to be part of the information security community. As such, we are immensely pleased to have Singapore Polytechnic as one of our education partners”, said Mr. Sean Lim, Vice President of EC-Council.
About EC-Council (www.eccouncil.org)
The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) envisions itself to be a community of common interest, where individuals converge on one platform for communication, education and knowledge sharing regardless of their specific responsibilities or abilities. The organisation welcomes any individual who believes in our philosophy in creating awareness and sincerely desires to enhance their skills and that of the E-commerce circle. Administration of the philosophy is done by its members in accordance to democratic principles.
EC-Council is a member-based organisation that certifies individuals in various e-business and security skills. It is the owner and developer of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker course, Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator program, License Penetration Tester program and various other programs offered in over 60 countries around the globe.
These certifications are recognised worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the US Federal Government via the Montgomery GI Bill, and the US Government National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) certifying EC-Council Network Security Administrator (ENSA) program for meeting the 4011 training standard for information security professionals.
Individuals who have achieved EC-Council certifications include those from some of the finest organisations around the world such as the US Army, the FBI, Microsoft, IBM and the United Nations.
About Singapore Polytechnic (www.sp.edu.sg)
Established in 1954 to meet the manpower needs identified by the government, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is Singapore’s first educational institution of its kind. Its nine academic schools offer 49 full-time diploma courses for its 15,000 students, and courses are kept relevant through close links with industry and government bodies, as well as with various overseas institutions.
SP offers broad-based, multi-disciplinary and flexible curriculum dedicated to hands-on experience and is committed to the development of its applied research and development capability to enhance the quality of teaching and commercialisation efforts. Beyond the classroom, close to 90 student clubs covering areas like arts, culture, sports and community service make student life vibrant and fulfilling. The presence of foreign students from countries such as China, India and Indonesia also provides a variety of cultures and perspectives, nurturing a global mindset in Singapore Polytechnic students.
Among SP's 149,000 graduates are successful entrepreneurs, top executives in multinational and public-listed corporations, and well-known professionals, many of whom are captains of industries, university professors and researchers, and leaders in government.
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EC-Council is a member-based organisation that certifies individuals in various e-business and security skills. It is the owner and developer of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker course, Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator program, License Penetration Tester program and various other programs offered in over 60 countries around the globe.
Said Dr. Timothy Chan, Director, School of Digital Media and Information Technology (DMIT) of Singapore Polytechnic, “Integrating EC-Council programs into our courses is a step that underlines SP’s legacy, which is developing a professional workforce with specialised skills for the country. As we steadily evolve into a fully knowledge-based economy, we acknowledge the increase in demand for manpower with expertise in the information security sector. We are confident that EC-Council qualifications will fortify our students’ knowledge and skills, making them stand out from the rest.”
Students taking the Diploma in Infocomm Security Management (DISM) at SP will also be the first to receive scholarships and awards totaling S$45,000 from EC-Council. The scholarships & awards are made possible with the signing of a Memorandum of Co-operation (MOC) between DMIT and EC-Council last week.
Under this MOC, three scholarships valued at $2,500 each will be awarded annually over the next five years to deserving SP students taking the full-time diploma course. In addition, the organisation will also reward a $1,000 graduation award and a $500 EC-Council Circle of Excellence Award to exemplary students during the same period.
On top of that, SP will be the first polytechnic to offer EC-Council courses to students under the Academia Partner Program. In line with the MOC, SP’s School of DMIT has become an EC-Council Academia Partner and an Accredited Training Centre that will offer EC-Council professional certification training programs.
EC-Council will be providing reference materials and publications related to information security, which will be accessible to students at the DMIT’s Infocomm Security Labs. There will also be opportunities for knowledge sharing, staff exchanges and engagements between both parties.
Six SP lecturers have successfully completed the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program recently and another two final-year students are set to undergo the training as well, making them the first SP lecturers and students to join the global community of certified EC-Council members, currently standing at over 26,000 across more than 60 countries.
“In this era of K-economy, EC-Council recognises the need to nurture more information security personnel and experts. There’s no better way to do so than paving the way for a group of deserving students who aspire to be part of the information security community. As such, we are immensely pleased to have Singapore Polytechnic as one of our education partners”, said Mr. Sean Lim, Vice President of EC-Council.
About EC-Council (www.eccouncil.org)
The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) envisions itself to be a community of common interest, where individuals converge on one platform for communication, education and knowledge sharing regardless of their specific responsibilities or abilities. The organisation welcomes any individual who believes in our philosophy in creating awareness and sincerely desires to enhance their skills and that of the E-commerce circle. Administration of the philosophy is done by its members in accordance to democratic principles.
EC-Council is a member-based organisation that certifies individuals in various e-business and security skills. It is the owner and developer of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker course, Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator program, License Penetration Tester program and various other programs offered in over 60 countries around the globe.
These certifications are recognised worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the US Federal Government via the Montgomery GI Bill, and the US Government National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) certifying EC-Council Network Security Administrator (ENSA) program for meeting the 4011 training standard for information security professionals.
Individuals who have achieved EC-Council certifications include those from some of the finest organisations around the world such as the US Army, the FBI, Microsoft, IBM and the United Nations.
About Singapore Polytechnic (www.sp.edu.sg)
Established in 1954 to meet the manpower needs identified by the government, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is Singapore’s first educational institution of its kind. Its nine academic schools offer 49 full-time diploma courses for its 15,000 students, and courses are kept relevant through close links with industry and government bodies, as well as with various overseas institutions.
SP offers broad-based, multi-disciplinary and flexible curriculum dedicated to hands-on experience and is committed to the development of its applied research and development capability to enhance the quality of teaching and commercialisation efforts. Beyond the classroom, close to 90 student clubs covering areas like arts, culture, sports and community service make student life vibrant and fulfilling. The presence of foreign students from countries such as China, India and Indonesia also provides a variety of cultures and perspectives, nurturing a global mindset in Singapore Polytechnic students.
Among SP's 149,000 graduates are successful entrepreneurs, top executives in multinational and public-listed corporations, and well-known professionals, many of whom are captains of industries, university professors and researchers, and leaders in government.
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