SINGAPORE – Engineers aspiring to gain experience in the cyber security sector can look forward to an introductory Internet-of-Things (IoT) course tailored to members of the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES).
Over the two-day course, participants will learn how to safeguard internet-enabled home appliances, devices and networks using device authentication, encryption protocols and vulnerability management.
The course is a joint initiative between the new CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth (TIG) Collaboration Centre, the IES, and Temasek Polytechnic. It is one of the many activities rolled out by the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre, officially launched on July 15, to nurture potential talent in the cyber security sector.
“This is critical as we look to increase the talent pipeline, and professionalise the workforce through establishment of standards and equip non-cyber professionals with foundational cyber knowledge,” said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Janil Puthucheary at the centre’s opening.
Jointly opened by National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre aims to establish Singapore as a global cyber security innovation hub, fostering economic growth and addressing the increasing demand for robust cyber security solutions.
The cyber workforce has grown rapidly, from 4,000 in 2016 to 12,000 in 2022. To attract more talent, the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre is backed by $20 million in funding from the Government and NUS, which will provide for the centre’s activities over the next two years.
Currently, Singapore’s academic institutions offer more than 20 cyber-related tertiary level courses. The IoT course aims to provide foundational cyber security training to non-cyber security professionals.