Operational Technology (OT) Security

Key programme benefits to future students

This programme has been developed for working professionals and is designed to be flexible and accessible. You can take it online, at your own pace, and from anywhere worldwide.



With the growing amount of data in digital form, skills in NLP have become crucial for businesses to extract insights from written and spoken human language.



The Professional Diploma in Natural Language Processing is for those who want to deep dive into this specialist field for the expansive career opportunities it presents.



Key Fact: This programme has been developed for working professionals and is designed to be flexible and accessible. You can take it online and from anywhere worldwide.

Subjects taught

Autumn Modules

• OT/ICS Networks and Protocols

• Cybersecurity Law & Regulations

• Future Focused Professional Portfolio 1



Spring Modules

• Secure OT/ICS Networks

• Log Files and Event Analysis

• Future Focused Professional Portfolio 2

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.



Alternative Entry Route:

In accordance with the University's policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning, candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria may be considered.



What to Include with your Application

Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts

AND

• English language competency certificate

Application dates

What to Include with your Application



Qualification transcripts and certificates



A copy of your birth certificate or passport



If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice



If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:



• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts

AND

• English language competency certificate

Duration

1 year part-time, online.

Enrolment dates

Autumn

Post Course Info

Graduate careers

The knowledge and skills gained will be invaluable to IT and OT engineers as it will give you the expertise and skills to safeguard your company’s industrial control systems and other vital infrastructure from online attacks.

More details
  • Qualifications

    Minor Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Part time

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