Rathmines College of Further Education Cyber Security with Software Development

Course Aim

This Level 5 Certificate in Software Development and Cyber Security gives students an excellent grounding in computer programming and cyber security (including the identification and management of risks to information systems).
This course provides a thorough introduction to coding, hardware and networking concepts so students can appreciate what cyber security involves.
Cyber security focus is on identifying the data, computing assets and business systems that are most at risk. Thus, developing an awareness of cyber risk management and appropriate legal & compliance steps that need to be taken by organisations.

Course Content

Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
Software Architecture
ICT Security Policy and Management
Maths for Information Technology
Communications
Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
Networking
Mobile Technologies
Games Analysis Design
European Language (Optional)

Requirements

• Applicants should have Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Mathematics at ordinary level is desirable.
• Mature Applicants welcome.
• All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry.
• All applicants will be interviewed.
• Use of computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable