Last Updated: 24 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 East
ITE College Central
ITE College West
Admission type: JAE, JIEH, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
| College | Course code | ELR2B2-C net aggregate |
|---|---|---|
ITE College East | V47 | 3 - 10 |
ITE College Central | V22 | 3 - 10 |
ITE College West | V74 | 3 - 10 |
Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2CN and applies to all colleges.
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'H':
| College | Course code | ELMAB3 net aggregate |
|---|---|---|
ITE College Central | FPNST | |
ITE College East | FPNST | |
ITE College West | FPNST |
Course details
| Field of study | Electronics and Info-comm Technology |
| Certification offered | Higher Nitec in Cyber and Network Security |
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
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-8 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-8 |
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through DPP
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-4 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-4 |
| Any 3 other subjects | 1-5 |
Internship
| Internship duration | 6 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.