Program Overview

According to ‘Cyber Ireland’, Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing industry internationally, for which there are a number of opportunities and challenges including $248 billion in cybersecurity spending worldwide  by 2023. Ireland has become a significant base of international technology and security companies, with the top 5 worldwide security software companies in the world and over 6,000 people working in the cyber security industry. Leading global technology companies have a significant presence in Ireland, such as Microsoft, Intel and Google. Ireland is uniquely placed to benefit from increased global investment, as it has an opportunity to position itself as a world-class cyber security practices, solutions and investment hub.

Both full time and part time programme options designed to facilitate learners with a statistics/computing/technology background who wish to upskill in this new and emerging area of Cybersecurity. It may be their preference to take the theory and practical modules only and not complete the dissertation.

Aims of the Programme
This programme aims at developing learners within the Cybersecurity discipline and involves theoretical knowledge and advanced skills in technology, communication information management, and processes to enable assured operations in the context of threat identification and mitigation. Learners develop advanced practical skills in essential areas such as programming, advanced databases, networks and systems administration, while also offering theoretical knowledge of cryptography and digital forensics

The Master of Science (MSc) in Cybersecurity specific aims are to:

• Enable learners to develop mastery of current and developing computer technologies especially skills related to the development and use of cybersecurity.
• Provide learners with a deep and systematic knowledge of the management of cybersecurity in organisational contexts.
• Facilitate the development of applied skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace.
• Identify and develop autonomous learning skills.
• Develop a deep and systematic understanding of current issues of research and analysis.
• Identify, develop and apply detailed analytical, creative, problem solving and research skills.
• Respond ethically and informatively to address any unseen situations that may arise due to the emerging needs of industry.
• Provide a comprehensive platform for career development, innovation and further study