Cryptography & Protocols
Duration
1 Semester
Qualification
Micro-credential
NFQ Level
Level 9, 5 credits
Delivery
Online
Start Date
Starts September
Applications Close
14/09/2025
Overview
Entry Requirements
Fees and Funding
Course Contact
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