Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Cybersecurity

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class Major Award
Awards
HDip in Sc
Programme Code CR_KINSY_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS, Open No. of Semesters 2
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award Yes Programme Credits 60
Next Review Date
No dates assigned
Department COMPUTER SCIENCE
Field of Study 4811 - Computer Science
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A mastery of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and skills relevant to Cybersecurity, including Cryptography, Security Management, laws relating to data protection and computer crime legislation, Network Security, Network Forensics, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Web App Security and Scripting. The student will also be able to master other specialist areas of Cybersecurity by taking electives that match their interests.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind A capacity to critically appraise developments in a wide range of technologies in Cybersecurity; discuss current challenges and research activities in these areas.
PO3 Skill - Range An ability to critically evaluate design and implementation issues in Cybersecurity as a result of the research undertaken; exhibit research capability in a number of cutting edge areas in the fields of Cybersecurity.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity An ability to identify and analyse emerging technologies with the potential to solve significant potential challenges in Cybersecurity.
PO5 Competence - Context Analyse and document measures to address risks and weaknesses in Cybersecurity infrastructures; develop guidelines regarding professional and ethical practices in the exploitation of computer technology.
PO6 Competence - Role Develop the technical competence required for the role of senior security officer for medium/large organizations.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn An ability to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses and how they will involve continuing professional development in their personal development plan. Develop expertise knowledge of the Information Security landscape and anticipate skills shortages to direct continuing professional development.
PO8 Competence - Insight A critical appreciation of the design issues in developing a Cybersecurity infrastructure, taking into account the environment and context in which it is being applied. Expert knowledge of the emerging threats and countermeasures in the field and the ability to anticipate cybersecurity needs.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP9038 Incident Response & Forensics Ted Scully 5 10
COMP9046 Network Security & Forensics Ted Scully 3 10
COMP9053 Scripting for Cybersecurity Ted Scully 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP9062 Big Data Processing Ted Scully 1 5
COMP9072 Distributed Ledger Technology Ted Scully 1 5
COMP9047 Malware Investigations Ted Scully 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMP9012 Applied Cryptography Ted Scully 5 5
COMP9050 Offensive Security Ted Scully 1 10
COMP9079 Security Risk & Compliance Ted Scully 1 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CYBR9023 Cloud Security Architecting Ted Scully 1 5
COMP9071 Fraud and Anomaly Detection Ted Scully 1 5
COMP9048 Malware Reverse Engineering Ted Scully 2 5
COMP9051 Threat Intelligence Ted Scully 2 5