Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing in Digital Forensics & Cyber Security

Program Overview

This part-time, one-year program provides training in IT security, focusing on mobile device forensics, application security, and network security analytics. Delivered predominantly online with on-campus assessments, the program prepares graduates for high-demand careers in securing corporations against cyber threats and managing business continuity and cloud security. Graduates are valued professionals in both Irish SMEs and international corporations.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content:

• Mobile Device Forensics: Forensics of mobile smart devices like phones and ipads
• Application Security: Protecting and hacking applications on systems
• Network Security Analytics: Data analysis technics applied to network traffic to detect intrusion
• Business Continuity Management & Cloud Security: Risk identification and management theory and practice
• Individual Project: Application of knowledge gained from course to develop an independent project

Program Structure:

• Part-time, one-year program

Course Schedule:

• Monday 6.00pm - 10.00pm
• Wednesday 6.00pm - 10.00pm
• Thursday 6.00pm - 10.00pm

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Graduates are valued professionals for employers in Ireland for both Irish SMEs and International corporations.
• Graduates are schooled in the latest technologies in IT security, making them attractive for employment in securing corporations against cyber criminals and cyber hackers.
• High demand for graduates in business continuity management and cloud security.

Other:

IT Requirements:

• A MEDIUM spec (i.e.
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.)

€4,800 Total Fee