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Degree - Honours Bachelor

Cybersecurity Practitioner - Apprenticeship

University of Limerick - UL
University of Limerick - UL
Course Code
BSCYSEUPAD
Career Zone
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Phased work/college
In order to secure an apprenticeship, you must first secure a contract with an employer. You must apply directly to an employer rather than to the training provider. Once you have found an employer to take you on as an apprentice, your employer must then register you as an apprentice with SOLAS. Your training will then be organised through the local ETB, Institute of Technology or Higher Education College. All apprenticeship courses are run subject to demand.

Course Summary

Our Cybersecurity Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship was developed by Limerick for IT in partnership with the University of Limerick and UL@Work. Our industry consortia partners are integral to the success of this programme.

This Level 8 Executive Apprenticeship will equip you with in-demand practitioner skills and serves as a talent pipeline for industry. It is a three year work-based education programme which supports the development and knowledge base of cybersecurity practitioners in organisations. It provides a new and exciting career pathway if you are just starting out in industry or are already working there by fusing blended learning at the University of Limerick with real-world application and learning in the field.

You will learn how to develop systems using cognitive computing, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, computer forensics, data retrieval processes, and more. You will also be skilled at building security systems, analysing security breaches, and investigating and putting into practice crucial security measures.

Cybersecurity Practitioners are responsible for safeguarding the ever-growing amount of data collected and required by companies, monitoring networks and systems for intrusions, identifying security flaws and vulnerabilities, and recommending and implementing the appropriate tools and countermeasures.

Course Details

University of Limerick - UL
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Cybersecurity Practitioner - Apprenticeship

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

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