Tuition Fee
EUR 1,500
Per course
Start Date
2024-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Social Psychology | Marketing | Marketing Management
Area of study
Business & Management | Humanities
Minor
Digital Marketing | Market Research | Behavioral Psychology
Education type
On campus | Blended
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
EUR 1,500
Intakes
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2024-02-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The Cybersecurity Diploma at Dublin Business School is a part-time, 12-week program designed for individuals with non-technical backgrounds or those seeking to enhance their cybersecurity skills. It provides a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and practical experience in key areas, enabling participants to implement effective cybersecurity measures and communicate its importance to non-technical audiences.
Program Outline
Cybersecurity Diploma at Dublin Business School: Extracted Information
Degree Overview:
- Focus: Cybersecurity fundamentals and practical experience.
- Target Audience: Individuals with non-cognate backgrounds and no technical knowledge or those with cognate background but lacking technical skills and knowledge.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity.
- Gain hands-on practical experience of key cybersecurity areas.
- Implement changes that benefit their respective companies.
- Communicate the importance of cybersecurity to non-technical people.
Outline:
- Format: Online classes, 1 evening per week, 6:15-9:30pm.
- Duration: 12 weeks (part-time).
- Content:
- Secure Web:
- Understanding threats like session hijacking, secure authentication, and SQL injection attacks.
- Secure Systems:
- Performing full penetration testing on systems.
- Understanding the risks of unsecure software and common vulnerabilities.
- Secure Communications:
- Protecting against email phishing and understanding asymmetric (public-key) cryptography.
- Secure Software:
- Examining common software vulnerabilities like buffer overflow, heap overflow, and stack overflow.
Assessment:
- Method: 3 individual assessments focusing on practical application of the topics covered.
- Note: The program is not part of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Teaching:
- Faculty: Experienced staff with both academic qualifications and substantial practical experience.
- Teaching Methods:
- Classroom sessions.
- Live discussion forums.
- Moodle resources.
Careers:
- Possible Career Paths:
- Cyber Threat Analyst Manager
- Cyber Security Incident Manager
- Security Delivery Manager
- Other cybersecurity-related roles.
Student Profile:
- Individuals starting out in the business world.
- Managers and advisors who need to understand cybersecurity.
- Professionals not directly involved in ICT but responsible for protecting their business from cyber-attacks.
Other:
- Fees: €1,500, including tuition, registration, exam fees, and DBS library membership.
- Next Intake: February 2024.
- Application Contact: admissions@dbs.ie, 01 417 7500.
- DBS Online Courses: Available in various subjects like Digital Marketing & Strategy, Human Resource Management, Leadership, and Psychology.
- DBS Student Facilities: Online Notes System (Moodle), DBS Library, DBS Careers and Appointment Service, subsidized parking, subsidized student canteen.
The fee for our Diploma in Cybersecurity is €1,500. This is inclusive of tuition, registration, exam fees and DBS library membership.
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