Cyber Security Courses In Dublin Ireland - Live Online Course

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Dorset College Diploma

Duration

11 Weeks Duration

Timetable

Tuesday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Start/End Date

17/02/26 - 05/05/26

Delivery

LIVE ONLINE CLASSES

Course Fees

€1050.00
Deposit €150.00

Professional Academy Cyber Security Course Price €1050.00. Flexible payment options available. Apply Online!

Why Study Cyber Security at Dorset College Dublin:

Dive into the exciting world of cybersecurity with our Professional Academy Diploma, this 12-week, part-time online programme designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to protect and secure digital environments. Designed for IT professionals, aspiring cybersecurity specialists, and business leaders, this course provides expert training in cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies and industry best practices.

Why Choose This Course?

✔ Live Expert-Led Training.
✔ Hands-On Cybersecurity Skills.
✔ Cyber Attacks Protection Training
✔ Career Ready Skills.
✔ Aligned with Emerging Trends.
✔ Delivered by Industry Experts.
✔ Flexible learning options.
✔ Build problem-solving capabilities.
✔ Industry Best Practices.

If you would like to learn more about any of our courses or have any questions, simply contact [email protected] or call us on (01) 574 6850.

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Upon successful completion learners will have the key skills:

✔ Master cybersecurity fundamentals and key concepts.
✔ Detect, manage, and build resilience against threats.
✔ Implement risk management, asset protection, and threat prevention.
✔ Apply cryptography, encryption, and disaster recovery strategies.
✔ Strengthen network security and ethical hacking expertise.
✔ Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks effectively.
✔ Develop and enforce robust security policies and measures.
✔ Monitor, detect, and respond to incidents proactively.
✔ Leverage advanced tools and design secure networks.
✔ Apply real-world practices for data protection and privacy.

Cyber Security and Threat Awareness

Identify key cyber threats, threat actors, and their motivations.
Understand the real-world impact of cybercrime on people and organisations.
Explore the structure and purpose of Security Operations Centres (SOC).
Discover cybersecurity career paths and essential technical skills.

Network Security Architecture

Learn how secure network design supports resilience and performance.
Understand the functions of firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access control systems.
Explore VPNs, AAA frameworks, and secure remote connectivity.
Apply basic hardening techniques and review IPv4 and Ethernet fundamentals.

Network Communications

Examine TCP and UDP protocols and their role in data transmission.
Analyse TCP session establishment, reliability, and flow control.
Understand how routers, switches, and access points enable communication.
Conduct hands-on Nmap scanning for ethical network analysis.

Threat Actors, Malware, & Risk Management

Classify threat actors and the tools they use in cyber attacks.
Identify and analyse malware types such as Trojans and ransomware.
Investigate social engineering and denial-of-service attacks.
Apply risk management principles and propose security countermeasures.

Fundamentals of Cryptography and Encryption

Learn how cryptography safeguards confidentiality and integrity.
Compare symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods.
Understand Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates.
Apply encryption in real-world systems such as SSL, VPNs, and HTTPS.

Endpoint Threats

Identify common endpoint threats including malware and phishing.
Explore host-based protection tools such as antivirus and HIDS.
Understand Cisco’s AMP, WSA, and ESA for advanced malware defence.
Analyse logs and network data using SIEM tools for incident detection.

Endpoint Security

Understand how endpoint protection prevents unauthorised access.
Compare EDR, sandboxing, and encryption in endpoint defence.
Discover the benefits of cloud-based endpoint security solutions.
Explore ethical hacking and security information management systems.

Network Fundamentals and TCP/IP

Identify core network components and data transmission methods.
Compare the OSI and TCP/IP models and their cybersecurity relevance.
Understand IP addressing, port numbers, and secure communication.
Explore LAN, WAN, and Internet technologies for connected systems.

Threat Actors, Attack Tools, & Network Threats

Define threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management principles.
Explore the evolution of hackers and indicators of compromise.
Analyse malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.
Examine DoS, DDoS, and evasion techniques through real-world cases.

Network Monitoring & Defence Strategies

Learn about IDS, IPS, firewalls, and endpoint defence tools.
Use Wireshark and SIEM systems for network monitoring and analysis.
Apply defence-in-depth concepts for layered security protection.
Review GDPR, ISO 27001, and BYOD security policy best practices.

Information Security & Access Control

Apply the CIA triad principles to protect data and systems.
Explore the Zero Trust model and its pillars for secure access.
Compare access control models such as DAC, MAC, and RBAC.
Understand AAA frameworks for authentication and auditing.

Threat Intelligence & Data Integrity

Analyse network service attacks such as DNS tunnelling and SQL injection.
Explore threat intelligence frameworks like STIX and TAXII.
Understand how SOCs use intelligence feeds for proactive defence.
Link intelligence analysis to incident response and data protection.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Understand the principles and importance of BC and DR planning.
Identify critical business functions and calculate RTO and RPO values.
Implement and test effective backup and recovery strategies.
Align BC/DR frameworks with cybersecurity compliance requirements.

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