CareerFit CourseFinderData Cybersecurity - Mayo
- Course code
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- Level
- Level 7
- Award
- Minor Certificate (Level 7 NFQ)
- Classification
- Minor
- Awarding body
- Atlantic Technological University
- Duration
- 1 year part-time, online. Study Hours Students can expect to have 9-11 contact hours per week on average. Students are also expected to carry out 10 hours of self-guided study per week. On-Campus Attendance Requirement There will be occasional on-site tutorials to explore Network Cybersecurity scenarios (1-2 days per month). These will also be streamed via Teams for anyone who cannot attend on the day. Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
Programme summary
This programme aims to upskill IT practitioners in the current data cybersecurity practices in line with standards, risks and compliance best practices in the implementation and operation of a secure environment for an organisation and to implement security measures at the network and operating system level to protect data from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, or destruction.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a level 6 (Higher education) major award in a cognate area or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be used as a means to gain entry to the programme, or gain exemptions in accordance with Code of Practice No. 6 (Policy and Procedures for the Recognition of Prior Learning). Prior learning can be certified or experiential and will be assessed in accordance with the code. Contact UsMark FrainProgramme ChairEmail: mark.frain@atu.ie
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