

Institute of Business and Technology
Cyber Security (Cyber Pro)
Study detals
: Professional Diploma : Diploma in Cyber Security (Cyber Pro) : Full time : 11 Week MonthRequirements
Entry Requirements
This course has been developed for those with little or no prior cyber and digital security experience, but a desire to understand appropriate approaches for risk management and best practices in relation to cyber and digital security.
An engineering or computing background is not required to benefit from this course.
Speciality
One evening per week (Online)
- Wednesdays
Additional information
Course Overview
Decision-makers must be familiar with and act on the principles and best practices of cyber security to best protect their enterprises and digital assets. The programme offers a broad understanding of this, along with some technical aspects of cyber security. It provides a framework on which learners can immerse themselves in the pressing issues of cyber security and obtain the information needed to make the best decisions for the defence of an organisation and its digital infrastructure.
During the programme you will learn about securing computer networks, systems vulnerabilities, cybercrimes, and internet fraud. You will learn about protecting data, privacy in the digital world, security controls, as well as risk response development, disaster recovery and business continuity, and ethics and legal requirements of cyber and digital security.
Assessment
Assessment is done through an assignment that is completed during the term and an exam at the end of term. Both are equally weighted.
What is a Professional Diploma?
An IBAT Professional Diploma is a focused, short duration practical course that consolidates, upskills and/or reskills learners in a professional area. They are stand-alone qualifications that do not lead to an award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).