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Last Updated: 23 Feb 2026

Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security (2 years)

To cater to industry demand, the curriculum structure encompasses the specialised skills sets built upon broad-based foundation skills sets for the Infocomm Technology (ICT) sector. Join this course and be a champion for security to enhance cybersecurity defence for businesses. You will learn to support cyber security operations in end-user devices, network, and server in an enterprise IT / cloud environment for cyber security services. You will also learn to analyse security-related events and escalate incidents for validation and remediation.

ITE College West
ITE College East
ITE College Central
Admission type: JAE, JIEH, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
CollegeCourse code
ELR2B2-C net aggregate
ITE College West
V7418 - 34
ITE College East
V4727 - 32
ITE College Central
V2217 - 30

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2CN and applies to all colleges.

Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'H':
CollegeCourse code
ELMAB3 net aggregate
ITE College Central
FPNST3 - 9
ITE College East
FPNST6 - 11
ITE College West
FPNST4 - 11

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Course details

Field of studyElectronics and Info-comm Technology
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Cyber and Network Security

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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
SubjectGrade
English Language1-8
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-7

Any one of the following subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design and Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Human and Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics/Engineering Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/Physical Science
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
1-8
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through DPP
SubjectGrade
English Language1-4
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-4

Any 3 other subjects

    		1-5

    Internship

    Internship duration6 months

    Career prospects

    Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security graduates are employed in public and private sector organisations to administer networks and operating systems, monitor the network for security events, assist to manage virtualization infrastructure and perform cyber security operations. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Cyber Security Associate, Technical Support Associate, IT Security Specialist, Network Security Specialist, Systems and Security Administrator.

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    Joint Intake Exercise 'H' (JIE 'H')

    You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

    ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

    You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.