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CASL - Cyber Security Awareness Course for Personal and Businesses

Sessions 1 day
Duration 8 hrs
Level Beginner
Assessment 1 hr

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

TSC Title: Cyber Security
TSC Code: ACC-ICT-3002-1.1

Funding for this course is valid from 19 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2027. Register and complete the course within this period to qualify for funding support.

LO1: Identify potential risks and threats associated with cyber security
LO2: Protect personal information from cyber security threats
LO3: Protect business information from cyber security threats

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Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd.

CASL - Cyber Security Awareness Course for Personal and Businesses

Course Code: TGS-2026064533

CASL
SFC
UTAP
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Absentee Payroll
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Discover how to fortify your digital world against cyber threats with the CASL Cyber Security Awareness Course, designed for both individuals and businesses. Learn the ins and outs of online safety, data protection, and cybersecurity fundamentals, including password management, phishing prevention, and secure browsing techniques. Equip yourself with vital knowledge to protect your personal data, as well as safeguard your business's confidential information.

This course offers practical insights into the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities, along with hands-on training on implementing effective cybersecurity measures. Whether you are looking to enhance your personal online safety or secure your business infrastructure, this course provides comprehensive strategies and actionable steps to help you become more cyber-resilient. By the end of the course, you'll be empowered with the skills and understanding to mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.

Full Fee $350.00 Before GST

GST $31.50 9% of fee

Baseline Nett $206.50 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded

MCES / SME Nett $136.50 SG age 40+ · 70% funded

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible companies can use their $10,000 SFEC to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket course fees for classes ending on or before 30 Nov 2026. A redesigned SFEC starts on 1 Dec 2026.

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SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used.

Direct Application on SkillsFuture Portal

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year.

Submit UTAP Claim

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Topic 1 - Cyber Security Threats

Introduction to Cyber Security

Malwares - Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horse, Ransomware, Spyware

Hoaxes and Phishing Scams

Social Media and Social Engineering Threats

Mobile and Online Scams

Wireless Security Threats

Network and Remote Access Threats

Cyber Warfare

Topic 2 - Protection Against Cyber Security Threats

User ID and Passwords Protection

Home Computer and Information Protection with Firewalls

Best Practices Against Malware, Computer Viruses and Worms

Trojans and Spyware Protection

Protection from Hoaxes and Phishing

Mobile Devices and Wireless Protection

Remote Access Protection with SSL

Social Media and Online Scams Protection

Topic 3 - Security Management for Businesses

Identify Organizations Assets from Cyber Attacks

Secure Personal Data

Secure Sockets Layer

Security Governance

Business Continuity Planning

IDS/IPS Systems & Penetration Testing

Written Exam
Oral Questioning

Course Info

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Minimum 18 years old

Funding Eligibility Criteria

Self-sponsored learners (individuals)

Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 and above.
Up to 50% course fee funding. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above receive up to 70% under the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES).
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can pay the remaining fee with SkillsFuture Credit.

Company-sponsored learners

Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents who are direct employees of the sponsoring company.
Up to 50% course fee funding, or up to 70% for employees of SMEs (Enhanced Training Support for SMEs) and for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. An SME has no more than 200 employees or an annual turnover of no more than $100 million.
Employers can also claim Absentee Payroll funding for employees who attend during working hours.
Eligible companies can offset their out-of-pocket fees with SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC).

Conditions for all funded learners

Attendance is taken digitally with Singpass for every session, including the assessment.
You must complete the course and pass all assessments (assessed as Competent).
If these conditions are not met, the funding is clawed back and the learner or employer pays the full course fee.
9% GST is charged on the full course fee before funding.
Promo and discount codes cannot be used on funded courses.
Any balance after funding can be paid in cash, with SkillsFuture Credit, or partly reimbursed by UTAP for NTUC members.

How to Apply SkillsFuture Credit Claim for Individuals

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit (base tier) to pay the course fee after funding. The $4,000 mid-career top-up cannot be used for this course.

Register for this course as self-sponsored and tell us you will use SkillsFuture Credit. Do not pay the amount you plan to claim.
We email you an invoice showing the course fee after funding.
From 60 days before the course starts, and no later than the course start date, log in to MySkillsFuture with Singpass and click Claim credits.
Click Submit a Claim and search for this course by its course code, TGS-2026064533.
Select your class start date, enter the course fee payable after funding and the amount of credit to claim, then upload the invoice (PDF, JPG or PNG, under 4MB).
Review, accept the terms and click Agree and Submit. The credit is paid directly to us; processing can take up to 14 working days.

Changing or withdrawing: cancel the claim on MySkillsFuture at least one day before the course starts. If your class date changes, cancel the claim and submit a new one with the new date.

How to Apply SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SFEC helps companies pay for employee training. The current SFEC ends on 30 November 2026, and a redesigned SFEC starts on 1 December 2026.

Current SFEC: classes ending on or before 30 November 2026

Eligible companies received a one-off $10,000 credit, notified by letter to their Corppass administrator. Eligibility generally required at least 3 Singapore Citizen or PR employees and Skills Development Levy contributions.
SFEC covers up to 90% of the company's out-of-pocket course fee after other subsidies.

Check your company's SFEC eligibility and balance on EnterpriseSG.
Register your Singapore Citizen or PR employee for a class that ends by 30 November 2026, as company-sponsored, and pay the course fee after funding.
Your employee attends and completes the course. We submit the attendance and assessment results to SWDA.
No separate claim is needed. SFEC is calculated automatically once the course fee grant is approved and is paid quarterly to your company's IRAS GIRO or PayNow Corporate account.

Any unused balance of the current SFEC expires on 30 November 2026.

Redesigned SFEC from 1 December 2026

Companies with at least 3 resident employees receive a fresh $10,000 in an online SFEC wallet that offsets out-of-pocket fees upfront at enrolment, instead of reimbursing them afterwards. SWDA has not yet published the support rates and claim steps; see OurWorkforce or our SFEC guide.

How to Apply UTAP (NTUC Members)

NTUC members can claim 50% of the unfunded course fee under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP), capped at $250 a year (aged below 40) or $500 a year (aged 40 and above). The cap is shared with UTAP claims for AI tool subscriptions.

Eligibility: you must be an NTUC member paying full membership fees, with your membership paid up before and during the course and when you claim. The course must not be fully paid for by your employer or another source.

Make sure your NTUC membership is paid up before the course starts.
Register for this course with us and pay the course fee after funding and SkillsFuture Credit.
Attend at least 75% of the course and sit all assessments.
Within 6 months after the course ends, go to the NTUC U Portal, open UTAP under E-services, log in with Singpass and choose Course Fee Claim.
Enter the nett course fee you paid (after all subsidies and SkillsFuture Credit, including GST), and upload your invoice or receipt and your certificate or result slip (PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5MB each).
NTUC usually pays the claim within 4 weeks of submission.

Appeal Process

If you disagree with an assessment decision, you have the right to appeal.

When the assessor gives you feedback, say whether you agree with the outcome. If you agree, you and the assessor sign the Assessment Summary Record; if you disagree, do not sign it.
Discuss the decision with the assessor or the assessment manager first.
If you are still not satisfied, tell the assessor you intend to appeal. The assessor records this in the feedback section of the Assessment Summary Record and informs the assessment manager.
Lodge your appeal within 7 days, giving your reasons, using the Candidate Appeal Form. The assessor can help you write and lodge it.
An Assessment Appeal Panel reviews the information from you and the assessor and makes a decision. A record of the appeal and its outcome is kept.
You will be told the outcome within 2 weeks of lodging the appeal. The panel's decision is final.

Job Roles

IT Manager
Network Administrator
Systems Administrator
Human Resources Manager
Small Business Owner
IT Support Specialist
Data Protection Officer
Risk Management Specialist
Compliance Officer
Operations Manager
Financial Controller
Marketing Manager (digital-focused)
E-commerce Site Operator
Customer Support Manager
Software Developer

Trainers

Sivanesan Sivakaruniam is an IT governance and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in technology risk management, systems auditing, and business process control. Having led digital transformation and compliance initiatives across manufacturing and service industries, he specializes in helping organizations build strong cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard their operations. His expertise includes data protection, user access management, and cyber risk mitigation strategies aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST standards. As a certified corporate trainer, Sivanesan is known for delivering clear, practical, and relatable cybersecurity guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Achim Dietzenbach is a ACLP certified trainer. He is CISSP certified IT security professional with more than 20 years of experience in cyber security and IT security.

Agus Salim is an experienced IT solutions and cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure and project management. With over a decade of experience in systems integration, software development, and IT security across both enterprise and consulting environments, he brings a practical understanding of secure system design and deployment. His credentials include PMP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, reflecting his balanced expertise in governance, risk management, and cloud operations. Agus has worked with leading organizations such as Citi and Check Point Software Technologies, providing hands-on technical and security support across multi-cloud platforms.

Danny Teo is a cybersecurity and IT infrastructure consultant with over 20 years of experience in systems administration, endpoint protection, and enterprise network management. A certified Microsoft trainer, he has delivered professional courses in security operations, cloud administration, and IT compliance for organizations across Southeast Asia. Danny’s background in integrating cloud and on-premise systems gives him a strong foundation in designing secure, high-performance enterprise environments.

Truman Ng is a cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure specialist with over 20 years of experience in enterprise IT, data protection, and secure systems deployment. Certified in PMP, ACTA, and Huawei HCIE, he has trained professionals globally on cybersecurity best practices, network security, and AI integration in cyber defense. Truman’s expertise lies in designing secure IT architectures and implementing preventive frameworks that protect both individuals and organizations from evolving digital threats.
In “Cyber Security Awareness Course for Personal and Businesses,” Truman focuses on building cybersecurity awareness through practical, real-world insights. His sessions highlight threat detection, secure password management, and safe handling of online transactions. By combining technical expertise with accessible teaching, he helps learners understand how to identify risks, protect their digital identities, and create a security-first mindset for both personal and business environments.