Cybersecurity Operations - Mayo
The aim of this programme is to educate IT practitioners in responding to cyber-attack incidents. It examines the tools to identify threat actors and the models & frameworks that are followed to manage the response to these threats.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) | Minor | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, blended.
Study Hours
Students can expect 11 weekly contact hours on average. Students undertake 3 modules of live and recorded lectures tutorials and self guided study.
On-Campus Attendance
Module content is delivered online with synchronous and asynchronous lectures. There is no mandatory requirement for on-campus attendance. There is an optional 1-day per term on-campus tutorial session providing opportunity to meet and network with class colleagues and lecturers.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a Level 8 qualification in an IT related discipline.
Further information
Total Fees €3000
Who should apply?
This award is aimed at IT professionals upskilling/ reskilling in the domain of cybersecurity.
Modules
Incident Detection and Response
Programming for Cybersecurity
Security Operations
Examination & Assessment
Assessment in each module will be on the basis of 100% continuous assessment. This may include projects; e-portfolios; reflections; lab based practicals; group assignments; team work; presentations; problem based tasks; book and academic article reviews; academic essays, individual and group case study assignments.
Course Coordinator: Dr Seamus Dowling: seamus.dowling@atu.ie