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SYNOPSESalso discuss the vulnerabilities and threatsof computer systems and Internet, and thecountermeasures available to contain them.ST2402IT Security Essentials IIIntroduces students to the fundamentalsconcepts of IT security and provides thegrounding to prepare students for morein-depth study of IT security topics. This is a2-part broad-based module where studentswill learn about Internet and system risks,threats and vulnerabilities. In part 2, themodule will give an overview of securityissues in 10 domains identified in CISSPcertification programme. Topics includebiometrics, physical security, applicationsecurity, personnel security, security models,management practices, etc. The overview isaimed at laying the foundation for subsequentmodules in Year 2.ST2403Java ProgrammingAims to teach students fundamentals ofcomputer programming and problem solvingusing Java Language as the programming tool.ST2501Network SecurityProvides students with a foundation onnetworking protocols, network security,and intrusion detection, hence securing theorganisation’s wired and wireless networkinfrastructure. The topics to be coveredwill include understanding of commoncommunication protocols on the Internet likeTCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, as well as securityprotocols like SSL, and IPSEC. It will alsodiscuss network security threats and attacks,designing resilient networks, configuring ofnetwork components like firewall, setting upVirtual Private Network (VPN) and securedwireless connections.ST2502Computer Law & InvestigationExamines the criminal trial process andcases involving computer hacking, denialof service, modification of data, distortionand fabrication of information. Students willexamine the Computer Misuse Act, EvidenceAct and the Criminal Procedure Code whendealing with the various cyber threats issues.ST2503Database Security & ManagementTeaches students the security features andthe administration aspects of databases.Topics include managing user accountsand logins which allow the assignment ofdifferent levels of security to different users orgroups of users; database encryption; lockingmechanism for locking database objects atdifferent levels (such as table, record or fieldlevel). Students will also learn how to managedisaster discovery or loss of data in the caseof a successful attack by hackers or viruses orwhen the database is down. The advancedSQL commands related to the above willbe taught.ST2504Applied CryptographyTeaches students the principles andapplication of cryptography to secure dataand network. Different encryption algorithmsand techniques will be introduced, includingconventional and public-key cryptography,authentication and digital signatures.Students will learn to apply these conceptsto secure and authenticate electronic mailsand messages. Key management, digitalcertificates and public-key infrastructure willbe discussed to understand the deployment ofpublic-key cryptography.ST2505Ethical HackingAims to introduce students to penetrationtesting as a form of preventive measures toprotect important assets against hackers.Vulnerability testing, penetration tools andmethods will be examined. The studentswill learn how to secure systems fromsuch attacks.ST2506Operations SecurityProvides the students with an understandingof the concepts and issues of operationalsecurity in a data center. This includesthe configuration management, changemanagement and problem management indata center. Students will learn the generalpractice in using environmental control systemto manage the physical security of a datacenter, learn how to manage computer systemon security patching and monitoring securitybreaches. In addition, students will also learnabout managing secured backup operation inthe data center.ST2507Web Server & NetworkAdministrationIntroduces students to network theory,TCP/IP, domain name service (DNS), and theadministration of a Microsoft Windows server.In addition, they will learn how to configure,secure, and administer Internet applicationsusing Internet Information Services (IIS).ST260IT Security ProjectAims to provide students an opportunity tointegrate security technologies and conceptsthey have acquired from the course andexperience problem solving, communicationand working as a team to implementsecure IT solutions. The project could coversecured applications development, networkinfrastructure design, system integration ofsecurity solutions, network and data securityimplementation, and security administrationand management.ST2602Computer ForensicsAims to equip students with the fundamentalconcepts and techniques of computerforensics. Students will learn to preserve,acquire, analyse and present computer dataas evidence. The module will cover toolsand techniques of computer forensics, filestructures, data recovery, imaging and storageof electronic evidence.ST2603IT Security Policies & AuditingTeaches students the principles and practicesof IT auditing and the use of computerassisted auditing techniques (CAATs). Thismodule will enable students to identify andevaluate risks in different IT environment andto recommend controls to minimise thoserisks. Students will also learn the essentials ofsecurity policy development, risk assessmentsand security models.ST2604Application SecurityCovers the security issues in applicationdevelopment. It aims to give studentsan understanding of writing a securedapplication. Security models of programmingplatform like Java will be discussed. It willalso include topics on building secureapplications, eCommerce and web-basedapplication security, XML standards and webservices security.ST2605Disaster Recovery &Business Continuity PlanningProvides students with an understanding ofDisaster Recovery and Business ContinuityPlanning in the real world in particularwhere the business is dependent on Info-Communications Technology. The conceptsand issues of Disaster Recovery and BusinessContinuity Planning would also be covered.Students will be able to carry out the basicsteps in developing Disaster Recovery and326 Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009
SYNOPSESBusiness Continuity Plans and to preparefor emergencies.ST2606Principles of Infocomm LawIntroduces the various infocomm lawsincluding the formation of online contractsand the potential security problems that mayarise in the infocomm industry. The ethicalissues and regulatory framework relatingto online transactions, data protection andprivacy will also be covered, with particularemphasis on the Electronic TransactionsAct, infocomm regulations and intellectualproperty laws.ST2607Project ManagementProvides students with a comprehensive viewof a project, with phases of a project cyclewhich range from the initiation stage to theactual implementation. It also introducesmonitoring of the project, critical path analysisas well as motivation issues. Students willlearn to apply these concepts through acomputerized project management system.ST2611Advanced Java ProgrammingContinues the introduction to programmingbegun in the module “Programmingusing Java” with an emphasis on Objectorientedprogramming methodology.Topics covered include: classes, subclassingand inheritance, interfaces, packages inJava, exception handling, use of APIs andclass libraries, introduction to Java eventdrivenprogramming, introduction todatabase programming.ST2612Securing Microsoft WindowsAims at equipping the students with handsonknowledge in securing and hardeninga Windows operating system. The coursewill cover the security mechanism used inthe operating system, configuring differentlevels of security measures, best practices andsecurity related tools and utilities.ST2613Securing LinuxAims at equipping the students with handsonknowledge in securing and hardening aLinux operating system. The course will coverthe security mechanism used in the operatingsystem, configuring different levels of securitymeasures, best practices and security relatedtools and utilities.ST2701Business Data Analysis using ExcelTeaches students the use of spreadsheetsoftware- Excel. Students will learn thefeatures of the software to collect, manipulateand analyse data of business applications.ST2801Business Process ManagementIntroduces the importance of businessprocesses and the main types of businessprocesses. It covers the evolution of businessprocess management and business processoutsourcing. It also include topics such asbusiness process re-engineering, businessprocess redesign, technology enabled businessprocesses and automated workflow.ST2901Accounting Information SystemsCovers the use of computers as tools forthe collection, organization, analysis, andreporting of accounting data. It focuseson the integration of business functions(sales, purchasing, inventory, production,personnel and financial management) inthe accounting process. The module alsoincludes advanced spreadsheet techniques foraccounting analysis.ST2902Computer Forensic for AccountingThis module teaches the fundamentalconcepts and techniques of computer forensicfor accounting. Students will learn how topreserve, acquire, analyse and uncover digitalevidence for fraud investigations. The modulewill cover tools and techniques of computerforensics, file systems, data recovery, imaging,and handling of electronic evidence.ST2903Accounting Informatics ProjectWorks in groups on a major financial/accounting informatics project wherestudents will have the opportunities tointegrate the financial/ accounting knowledgeand IT technical skills acquired from thecourse to develop financial/accounting or ITapplications. Students will experience problemsolving, communication and team work inthe project.ST3103Java ProgrammingTeaches students programming fundamentalsusing JAVA as the programming language.It also introduces essential objectorientationconcepts including class,instance and encapsulation.ST3104Web PublishingAims to provide the students with theknowledge and skills in developing effectiveWeb pages using HTML and publishing tools.They will learn how to use basic features inInternet and World Wide Web. The modulealso covers topics on planning and designmethodology in Web pages.ST3231Network Server ManagementIntroduces the principles, concepts andtechniques in managing network and serversincluding Web Servers. Students will betaught how to manage users over a network,how to monitor the server and networkperformance and how to troubleshoot theserver and network problems. Students willbe able to evaluate and select the appropriatetools to manage the network with emphasison server management and administration.ST3233Database Management SystemsAims to teach data modelling and dataorganisation using Entity-Relationship andNormalisation. Structured Query language(SQL) will be taught. Topics on the databaseserver such as database administration,concurrency control, security aspects,backup/ recovery will also be covered.ST3235Server Side DevelopmentAims to teach students the basic features ofthe server side programming (Servlet and JSP)and its application to Internet by means ofusing a personal web server. Students will begiven an interactive experience of developinga mini Java client/server project over the Web.ST3236Game Development for WWWAims to provide students with the knowledgeand skills in developing effective interactivemultimedia content for the web. They will betaught how to use various software tools toproduce the interactive multimedia contentwhich include animation that focus ongame development.ST3237Internet Client DevelopmentCovers techniques and skills required forclient-side web programming. Studentswill learn to use Javascripts for client-sideprogramming, Cascading Style Sheets tomaintain consistencies across web pagesas well as to manipulate the DHTML objectmodel to achieve dynamism in web pages.Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009 327
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