Certificate in Network Cybersecurity

Applications are open for September 2024. 

• 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. 

• Local Area Network (LAN) Routing and Switching - download module details here (PDF)
• LAN Cybersecurity  - download module details here (PDF)
• Network Operating Systems (NOS) Security - download module details here (PDF)
• Next Step – Transitioning to Work  - download module details here (PDF)

Start Date: September 2024

Delivery

This programme will be delivered in a part-time online mode. 

Teaching materials will be available online, and exercises and projects will focus on software and technologies that are available to students. Students will require access to a computer and the Internet, which are available on-campus but will have to be provided by students themselves when learning online. At the start of all module’s lecturers will schedule a webinar/lecture detailing how to communicate with lecturer and other students (email and forums). It will be highlighted that some assessment activities will require collaboration on the virtual learning environment (VLE) or other social networks. 

Lecturers will interact with students in person and on the VLE forum. Lecturers will lead by example by posting comments on their comments and facilitate discussion by posting links to relevant and interesting material. Timely feedback will be given on assessment submissions. Lecturers will encourage discussion around their solutions versus others. Live (and recorded) webinars will be posted as links and will be continuously referred to during module. 

Minimum 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 Us 

Mark Frain 

Programme Chair 

Email:  mark.frain@atu.ie