Network Cybersecurity

Certificate

Course Details

Course Code	GA_KNEGC_N07
Level	7
Duration	1 year
Credits	30
Method of Delivery	Online
Campus Locations	Mayo
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

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Course Overview

This 30 credit programme aims to upskill IT practitioners in current tools and techniques to provide a secure network environment for an organisation.
It involves configuring network equipment and software in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) of an organization to protect against malicious external and internal threats.
The objective of the programme is to provide a pathway for professionals to upskill to ensure secure IT network infrastructure for organisations.

Recommended Study Hours per week

Students can expect to have 7 contact hours per week on average. Students are also expected to carry out 10 hours of self-guided study per week.

Examination and Assessment

This programme is assessed entirely via continuous assessment.

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.

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Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a Level 6 major award or equivalent. The applicant must have a working knowledge of Information Technology as evidenced by a Level 6 standard or equivalent cognate area or relevant work experience.