Cryptography & Protocols

Pathway
Microcredential
80% funding available Information Circle Green

Duration

1 Semester

Qualification

Micro-credential

NFQ Level

Level 9, 5 credits

Delivery

Online

Start Date

Starts September

Applications Close

14/09/2025

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Entry Requirements
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Course Overview

In this module the student will learn the fundamentals of cryptography and its application in security protocols. These protocols allow systems to achieve information security, privacy, and trust. Students will learn the mathematics and cryptographic tools to analyse and understand the strengths and shortcomings of such security protocols and will develop an understanding of how to improve insecure systems.

Modules

Certificate in Systems Architecture Security

 

Module Descriptor

Cryptography and Protocols Descriptor

Fees and Funding

EU €800/Non-EU €1,000
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Entry Requirements

Please refer to the associated pathway for information on entry requirements

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Course Lecturer

Lecturer: Dr. Hazel Murray

Department: Computer Science at

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