The Foundation in Business, Management and Study Skills is run online and provides direct entry to the BSc (Hons) in Cybercrime and IT Security.
IT Security is the practice of safeguarding information from unauthorised access and modification. Cybercrime is illegal activity carried out with technology. With growing dependence on technology and increased interconnectivity between personal, business, government devices and critical infrastructure, the requirement for security in the IT ecosystem is amplified.
This course aims to provide industry with graduates who are knowledgeable in cybersecurity processes, practices, implementation and assessment of both IT infrastructure and software, enabling secure and scalable solutions. The course structure incorporates three knowledge pillars: software development, networking and cybersecurity. Initially the learners obtain the skills in the design and build of computer networks and software applications. The security modules enable the learners to assess the security risk and posture of digital environments and perform remediation on identified security vulnerabilities.
“Cyber-Security is much more than a matter of IT.” ―Â
Are you the type of person who enjoys taking things apart to see how they work? Are you interested in understanding and probing what is really taking place behind any digital media? Have you the attention and determination to complete challenges to the best of your ability? Students will be following our “learning by doing” model in first year with continuous assessment replacing final exams.
Work placement is incorporated into Year 3 of the course. Final Year students will have the opportunity to display their skills and project work at the Institute of Technology Carlow industry showcase which is attended by leading IT employers. Exit Awards include a Higher Certificate in Science in Computing and Risk Management (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2 and a Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime and IT Security (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3.
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