Cybersecurity Operations - Mayo
The objective of this programme is to educate IT practitioners in responding to cyber-attack incidents. It examines the tools to identify threat actors. Models and frameworks are followed to manage the response. Data analytics can use tools such as machine learning to identify anomalies in organisational IT traffic.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time, blended.
Study Hours
Students can expect 11 weekly contact hours on average. In Year 1, students undertake 3 modules of live and recorded lectures, tutorials and self guided study. Research Methods is self guided requiring approximately 4 hours per week. In Year 2, students undertake a selfguided and supervised Dissertation.
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 €7000
Who should apply?
This programme is aimed at IT professionals seeking to upskill/reskill in the domain of cybersecurity
Modules
Incident Detection and Response
Programming for Cybersecurity
Security Operations
Research Methods
Dissertation
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 (incorporating a literature review and a 17.500- word formal dissertation); individual and group case study assignments; formal poster presentations; a formal interview examination; peer review; self assessment and/ or mid-session practical examinations.
Course Coordinator: Dr Seamus Dowling: seamus.dowling@atu.ie