Cybercrime and IT Security South East Technological University

Overview

What is the Course about?

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 Cybercrime and IT Security course from Institute of Technology Carlow 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.

Is this course for you?

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?

Special Features:

• 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 Award: Higher Certificate in Science in Computing and Risk Management (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2 and Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime and IT Security (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3.