Professional Diploma in OT Security Operations Specialist

Pathway

Microcredential

80% funding available

Duration

2 Semesters

Qualification

Special Purpose Award

NFQ Level

Level 9, 30 credits

Delivery

Online

Start Date

Starts September

Applications Close

14/09/2025

Overview

Entry Requirements

Fees and Funding

Course Contact

Course Overview

With the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) many industries are seeing a significant number of OT/IoT devices connected to their IT systems. This professional diploma in OT Security will enable Operational Technology (OT) engineers to understand and apply security with respect to IT system integration of their OT systems. The programme will instruct them how to manage and ensure the security of their systems as they are integrated.

Modules

September Semester

OT/ ICS Networks & Protocols

Cybersecurity Law & Regulations

Future Focused Professional Portfolio 1

January Semester

Secure OT/ ICS Networks

Log Files and Event Analysis

Future Focused Professional Portfolio 2

Fees and Funding

EU €3,500 / Non-EU €4,750
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Eligible funding with

Entry Requirements

Level 8 degree (H2.2 award level or with appropriate industry experience post-degree) in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering or related disciplines. Candidates who do not hold the required qualification but have related experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

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Course Lecturer

Lecturer: Dr. Muzaffar Rao

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.