Cybersecurity: Protecting the Digital Frontier
Students will explore Singapore's efforts to build robust cybersecurity defenses against state and non-state actors.
Key Questions
- Explain why cybersecurity is a critical pillar of national defense.
- Analyze the types of cyber threats Singapore faces.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of national cybersecurity strategies.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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