20 Weeks Duration
Certifications
Paid From Day One
No Degree Needed
Our Specialists protect organizations across Singapore and the US
Aleph trains cybersecurity specialists who detect, investigate, and stop threats for public and private sector organizations.
SGTech Workforce Transformation Award 2025
Every new threat creates demand for cyber specialists
Attacks are getting faster, more frequent, and more sophisticated in both Singapore and the US. Organizations need trained people who can detect and respond to them, and demand for security talent is growing in both markets.
Singapore284,300
Infected systems detected in 2025, up 142% from the year before
Source: CSA Singapore Cyber Landscape 2025/2026
4x
Suspected advanced persistent threat attacks have quadrupled since 2021.
Source: CSA Singapore Cyber Landscape 2024/2025
United States28.5%
Projected job growth for information security analysts from 2024 to 2034, the fastest of any computer occupation.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top 5
Information security analyst ranks as the fifth fastest growing occupation in the entire US economy.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Trained for the work
Cyber Specialists actually do
The program covers cyber defense, incident response, threat intelligence, and offensive security, so you are ready for real scenarios on day one of your placement.
Practice on real scenarios
Work through hands on exercises that mirror the incidents security teams handle every day.
Learn from industry experts
Train with experienced practitioners, including in person sessions with subject matter experts during your SANS course.
Meet your future employers
Connect with placement partners during training through dedicated career sessions.
Keep your edge
Return for one week of advanced training every six months as threats and tools change.
Where a cyber career
can take you
Graduates move into roles across security operations, incident response, offensive security, and governance in both the public and private sectors.
Nicole Cheong
Cybersecurity
Analyst
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Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer
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Luke Chen
Penetration
Tester
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Clara Soon
Primary School
Teacher
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Role List
Twenty weeks to become
a Technical Sales Specialist and Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer
Twelve modules that take you from programming and systems fundamentals to live threat hunting, forensics, and red team operations.
Foundations
WEEKS 1 to 4
WEEK 1-2
Programming
WEEK 3-4
Operating Systems Internals
Secure the Environment
WEEKS 5-9
WEEK 5-6
Network Security and Analysis
WEEK 7
Software Security
WEEK 8-9
Cloud and DevOps Security
Detect and Respond
WEEKS 10-15
WEEK 10-11
Threat Hunting
WEEK 12-13
Incident Response and Digital Forensics
WEEK 14-15
Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
Attack and Report
WEEKS 16-20
WEEK 16-18
Offensive Security, Red Team Operations, and Penetration Testing
WEEK 19
Design Thinking and Development
WEEK 20
Communications and Strategic Reporting
After Training
LEVEL 2
Three year full time placement with a partner organization, with a monthly salary.
LEVEL 3
One week of advanced training every six months during your placement.
Earn the certifications
security teams hire for
On top of the core curriculum, you are enrolled in two industry courses. Pass the exams and you graduate with certifications that are recognized across the security industry.
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Earned through SANS SEC504:
Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling, delivered OnDemand with in person subject matter expert sessions.
OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP)
Earned through OffSec PEN-200
Penetration Testing with Kali Linux.
Skill Areas
The current program page lists subjects and certification courses, not individual software tools. Kali Linux is the only named tool and is confirmed through the PEN-200 course. Add further tools only if the curriculum team confirms them.
Certifications shown are examples only. Certification pathways are assigned at our discretion based on trainee suitability, and may vary between cohorts and individual trainees. Certification is subject to passing the relevant exam.
Your background is not a barrier
Past trainees have come from fintech, music, the arts, and data engineering. What they shared was aptitude and the drive to learn.
No experience required
Fresh Graduate
Apply if you:
Recently graduated from university or polytechnic; have little or no security experience; enjoy solving puzzles and figuring out how systems work; want a structured, paid start to your career.
In the cohort
Build your security foundation from the ground up, train toward GCIH and OSCP, and move into a full time placement.
Mid Career Welcome
Career Switcher
Apply if you:
Are a working professional ready for a change; bring problem solving, communication, or analytical skills from another field; want to move into cybersecurity; want a paid, structured route into a new career.
In the cohort
Apply as a Career Switcher
Selection steps
Logical Aptitude Test
A pseudo language developed by our trainers
Analytical Test
Analyze data to mitigate a cyber threat
Interview
Applying concepts. The full process can take up to 1.5 months.
Both tracks require
Get paid to train as a defender
Security certifications and courses can cost thousands of dollars on your own. Here, your training and certification courses are covered, and you are a full time employee from day one.
Paid from day one
Monthly training allowance plus full employee benefits.
No tuition
Training is fully sponsored, with a $0 program fee.
Sponsored certifications
Enrollment in SANS SEC504 and OffSec PEN-200 courses.
Employee benefits
Career guidance from industry practitioners.
Full time placement
A three year role with a partner organization, with a monthly salary.
Long term growth
One week of advanced training every six months during your placement.
Train with experienced industry practitioners
Your trainers are industry experts who bring real incidents and real techniques into the classroom. You will train alongside a cohort of fresh graduates and career switchers, all working toward the same goal.
Questions about becoming
a Cybersecurity Specialist
Aleph is committed to supporting every trainee beyond the classroom. If you are not placed immediately after completing the programme, our team will continue to work closely with you, providing ongoing career support, interview coaching, CV reviews, and connecting you with new opportunities as they arise. Many of our trainees secure roles within a few months post-programme, depending on individual effort, job market conditions, and role fit. We also encourage proactive engagement with our alumni network, hiring partners, and industry events to expand your opportunities. Our goal is to help you succeed, not just during the programme, but until you land your first cybersecurity role.
Our programmes are conducted on a full-time basis. Upon induction into any Aleph programme, you will be considered a full-time employee, receiving a monthly training allowance along with CPF contributions.
Please reach out to us if you need an extension.
The entire selection process may take up to 1.5 months. You can help expedite the process by completing each assessment promptly upon receiving the invitation for the respective stages
Our programme is structured as a full-time employment arrangement to provide a comprehensive learning experience, combining classroom-based instruction with practical, hands-on lab sessions.
A strong aptitude and passion for cybersecurity are essential but a formal background in IT or cybersecurity is not required for application to the programme.
The bootcamp curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive training in key areas. It includes: Technical Skills, Certifications, Hands-on Training, Soft Skills Development, Industry Insights. The goal is to ensure you are fully prepared for the demands of the cybersecurity and tech industry.
Aleph programmes are only for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs. Foreigners who are interested in the programme has to pay the full fees. However we do not provide any assistance with the application of student pass.
Aleph is a train-and-place program designed to maximize each trainee’s chances of employment. We provide dedicated career support through CV preparation, mock interviews, networking events, and direct engagement with hiring partners in the cybersecurity industry and offer continued support until a placement is secured.
Your path starts here.
Applications are open for upcoming cohorts in Singapore and the US. Seats are limited
