Bachelor of Science in Computing with Information Security and Digital Forensics

http://www.itb.ie/studyatitb/bn311.html

Course length

Part Time: 2 years (4 semesters)

Course description

The purpose of the Information Security and Digital Forensics degree is to provide students with an all round perspective on information security risk and proper management. The degree also covers the steps in conducting a digital forensics investigation where evidence may be needed to secure a prosecution in the case of wrong doing. Students will develop skills in each of the specialist areas in identifying tools and techniques and learning how to implement solutions based on a problem solving methodology.

Information Security stream is a mixture of several disciplines covering sociology, economics, computers, technical and abstract areas, business and operational administration and management all applied to security of information. This is a fast changing area so close contact is kept with industrial leaders and players in the Information Security industry and invited guest speakers will be a strong feature of this course.

Admissions and entry requirements

Higher Certificate (NFQ level 6) with pass grade in a cognate area (or equivalent qualification).

Fees

See http://www.itb.ie/studyatitb/feesgrants.html

Contact Person

Dr. Anthony Keane
Course Director
anthony.keane@itb.ie