Cybersecurity Standards & Risk

Pathway

Microcredential

80% funding available

Duration

1 Semester

Qualification

Micro-credential

NFQ Level

Level 8, 5 credits

Delivery

Online

Start Date

Starts September

Applications Close

14/09/2025

Overview

Entry Requirements

Fees and Funding

Course Contact

Course Overview

Students will learn about risk management processes with a particular focus on how to manage the risk related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of data. Laws, regulations, controls, compliance, and violations as it pertains to personal information and data are also included.

Modules

Certificate in Secure Software Development

Certificate in Secure Network Operations

HDip in Cyber Security Operations

Module Descriptor

Cybersecurity Standards & Risk Module 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: Gillian O’Carroll

Department: Computer Science at

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