Cryptography & Protocols

Pathway

Microcredential

80% funding available

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

Career Opportunities

Security Architect

Avg. Salary

€64,000 - €92,000 p/year

Ensures that the stakeholder security requirements necessary to protect the organization’s mission and business processes are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture including reference models, segment and solution architectures, and the resulting systems supporting those missions and business processes.

Software Developer

Avg. Salary

€35,000 - €70,000 p/year

Responsible for designing, coding, and testing software applications. They work closely with clients, stakeholders, and other team members to gather requirements, develop solutions, and ensure the functionality and performance of the software.