INFORMATION SECURITY

Secure systems, applications, and network.

The Information Security programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to safeguard computer systems and digital infrastructure.

Learn to identify vulnerabilities, develop security controls and respond to security incidents.


As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, information security continues to be a fast-growing field – with strong demand across both public and private sectors.

You could become:

Forensic Investigator

Perform investigations on compromised card payment data and identify new cybercrime threats to the payments ecosystem.

Computer Security Researcher

Conduct cybersecurity research in the latest embedded systems technologies to assess security threats, vulnerabilities and risks.

Cyber Analyst

Run penetration testing of different systems and security programs to detect vulnerabilities and ensure proper defences are put in place.

Malware Analyst

Examine suspicious programs to determine the presence of malicious codes and provide recommendations against threats.

Security Consultant

Design and implement security solutions that meet the business requirements and needs of clients.

Security Software Engineer

Develop defence tools to counter cyber threats and refine existing strategies to enhance security.

and many more!

One of the key traits of technology is that it is ever-changing. However, this means that the risks associated with it will also evolve to become more sophisticated.
In Information Security, we are taught the foundations of how systems work, their associated vulnerabilities, and the strategies to counter them. Security plays a crucial role to prevent malicious exploitations and I hope to help improve our world in this regard.
Pearlissa Taim, Information Security
One of the key traits of technology is that it is ever-changing. However, this means that the risks associated with it will also evolve to become more sophisticated.

In Information Security, we are taught the foundations of how systems work, their associated vulnerabilities, and the strategies to counter them. Security plays a crucial role to prevent malicious exploitations and I hope to help improve our world in this regard.
 
Pearlissa Taim, Information Security

A quick glance at our
Information Security programme

Computer Science & Information Security

Electives

4 Information Security Courses

2 other Courses

Information Security

Foundation

Attack & Defense Techniques, IT Risk Management, Capstone Project

Computing & Mathematics

Foundation

Programming, Algorithms, Databases, Networking, Operating Systems, Calculus, Probability, etc.

Industry Experience

Wide range of Internship programmes

Take a 6-month long internship (or two 3-month stints) either locally or overseas

IT Professionalism

Ethics and Communication

Learn the ethical, social and legal issues of computing, etc.

Computer Science & Information Security
Electives

Information Security​
Foundation

Computing & Mathematics​​
Foundation

Industry Experience

Wide range of Internship programmes

IT Professionalism

Ethics and Communication

Build a strong foundation in Information Security.

Begin with core modules in programming, algorithms, networking, operating systems and computer organisation.

 

You’ll also take Mathematics and Science courses to strengthen your foundations in computing and security.

Sample Courses
  • Programming Methodology
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Programming
  • Discrete Structures
  • Computer Organisation
  • Introduction to Computer Networks

Deepen your expertise with our Information Security Courses.

Build advanced skills through security-focused courses that cover key areas of systems, software and network security.

  • Introduction to Information Security
  • Information Security Capstone Project
  • Computer Security
  • Information Security Management

Information Security Management

Data Protection

Software & Systems Security

Pursue your interests with our programme electives.

Choose from a wide range of electives covering areas such as Software and Systems Security, Data Protection, and Information Security Management. 

 

You may also choose to delve deeper into a specific security domain.

Gain practical experience through our internship programmes..

Sharpen your skills outside the classroom by taking on one or more internships. From local multinationals to overseas startups, you’ll have plenty of options to explore.

Types of Internships
  • 6-months non-graded internship
  • Two 3-months internship
  • 6-months graded internship (paired)
  • Three internship stints in the same company
  • Up to a year with NUS Overseas College
...and more.

Learn how information security intersects with the law through courses taught by NUS Law faculty.

 

You’ll also examine the ethical, social and legal aspects of data privacy and information security, while strengthening your communication skills as an IT professional.

A wide variety of options to
choose from

Bachelor of Computing in Information Security (with Honours*)

*subject to meeting requirements

Bachelor's & Double Master's Degree Programme

Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s degree from NUS while spending two years at a French Grandes Écoles. 

Information Security, Master of Computing & French Grandes Écoles Diplôme d’Ingénieur
Double Majors & Minors (Direct Entry)

Broaden your expertise by pairing your major with a second major or minor from another discipline. 

Information Security & second major in Mathematics
Information Security & second major in Statistics
Information Security & minor in Entrepreneurship
Information Security & minor in Management
Information Security & minor in Financial Mathematics
Information Security & minor in
Mathematics
Information Security & minor in
Statistics

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