Digital Forensics & Cyber Security - Blanchardstown
Do you question accepted approaches to cyber security, or wonder how a network intruder or hacker behaves? This course will provide you with an all-round perspective on information security risk and risk management.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Technological University Dublin | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year add-on.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements?
Higher Certificate in Computing (NFQ Level 6) or equivalent qualification.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study:
On successful completion, you’ll be eligible for year 4 of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security at TU Dublin.
What are my career opportunities?
Industry has identified a Level 7 Ordinary Degree as a minimum entry for many positions. This course will allow people who work in ICT related industries to upgrade their qualifications and skills to ordinary degree level.
The course is also suitable for people that are unemployed, those returning to the workforce and for workers who need to upskill.
A typical Digital Forensics and Cyber Security graduate initially works in the area of Penetration Testing, Security Analyst or as a Security Consultant. They will usually start on an average salary of €40,000 with excellent career progression options.
Further information
Advanced Entry
Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course.
Applications for this add-on course are made under the Advanced Entry category through the CAO.
For further information on how to make an application, please visit our CAO Hub
https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/cao/entry-routes/advanced-entry/
If you have a query on Advanced Entry email us at admissions@tudublin.ie
Subjects covered range from the basics of Programming, Networking, Web Development and Databases to Advanced Programming, IT Business Management, Secure Programming and Communications, and Network Security. Graduates are in high demand in all parts of the Information Technology sector, as security is one of the fastest-growing parts of the industry.
Year One
Semester 1
Computer & Network Forensics
Secure Communications
Professional Penetration Testing
Semester 2
Network Security
Secure Programming
Group Project
IT Requirements:
A MEDIUM spec (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. Be able to use Wi-fi and camera to attend online classes, use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect, Minitab, Maple, so needs more RAM, SSD, etc.)
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Email: courses@tudublin.ie
Tel: +353 1 220 8093