Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation

Synopsis

PSS205 Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation explains the concept of cybersecurity and examines security challenges in an increasingly open and virtual society. With continuous developments in technology and the constant push for digital transformation, cybersecurity has become crucial in ensuring economic success. This course discusses examples related to Singapore and the initiatives taken to enable digital disruption. Singapore’s Smart Nation journey will be part of this course and the topic will allow students to understand and evaluate the regulations and policies related to cybersecurity. Students will also be exposed to risk management strategies and ways to fully harness the benefits of digital transformation.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Concepts and practices related to cybersecurity
Security vulnerability
Cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation
Strategies and policies
Digital transformation
Smart Nation
Challenges related with digital transformation
Integrating security with digital transformation
Responding to cybersecurity threats
Cyberattacks
Designing and securing cyberspace
Cyber governance and ethics

Learning Outcome

Define the concept of cybersecurity
Distinguish the cybersecurity risks
Analyse the strategies promoting digital transformation
Examine the rules and policies related to cybersecurity
Identify challenges in the promotion of digital transformation
Design cybersecurity measures to match digital transformation

Full-time Programmes Part-time Programmes

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation