BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3-1328@shannonchamberskillnet.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251022T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260121T213000 DTSTAMP:20251020T152956Z URL:https://shannonchamberskillnet.com/events/professional-diploma-in-cybe r-security/ SUMMARY:Professional Diploma in Cyber Security DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical concern—it’s a vital part of strategic business transformation. As cyber threats grow mor e sophisticated\, organisations are placing increasing value on profession als equipped with the skills to manage cyber risk proactively. This compre hensive course covers essential topics including cryptography\, network se curity\, ethical hacking\, and incident response. Through engaging lecture s and real-world case studies\, you’ll gain a solid foundation in cybers ecurity principles\, learning how to identify threats\, conduct risk asses sments\, and develop robust response strategies.\nYou’ll also explore ke y areas such as penetration testing\, digital forensics\, and open-source intelligence to help protect critical assets and ensure business continuit y. With cyber incidents now recognised as the top threat to business opera tions\, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. As a course participant\, you’ll gain free access to the EBSCO O nline Library\, where you can explore thousands of high-quality resources including journals\, case studies\, and leading business publications like the Harvard Business Review and Forbes Magazine\, enhancing your learning experience throughout the course.\nCourse Content\n\n\n Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals\n Cryptography &\; Encryption\n Identity & amp\; Access Management (IAM)\n Network Security Basics\n Cyber Threats &\; Attack Vectors\n Security Technologies &\; Controls\n Risk Man agement\, Business Continuity(BC) &\; Disaster Recovery (DR)\n Introdu ction to Ethical Hacking\n Incident Responses &\; Forensic Analysis\n Open-Source Intelligence (OSINIT) &\; Social Engineering\n Cybersecur ity Policy &\; Governance\n AI &\; Emerging Technologies in Cyber S ecurity\n\nHow will I be assessed?\n\nThis course is assessed in two ways. You will keep a learning journal throughout the course to record your ref lections on the materials learned (30% of your assessment). Secondly\, you will submit an end-of-course assignment - a written report of around 3\,0 00 words where you will demonstrate your proficiency in the subject matter by applying your new knowledge to a practical scenario (70% of your asses sment).\n\nEntry Requirements\n\nThis course is tailored for individuals e ager to delve into the ever-evolving world of cyber threats and resilience . Ideal candidates may include IT professionals seeking to enhance their e xpertise\, aspiring cybersecurity specialists looking to enter the field\, or managers aiming to grasp the essentials of cybersecurity governance. W hile our course offers a comprehensive overview of key concepts and practi cal skills\, it does not delve into coding\, programming\, or practical pe n testing skills. If you’re ready to take the next step in fortifying yo ur digital defences and advancing your career in cybersecurity\, this cour se is the perfect fit for you.\n\nPlease book online Price: Member – €650/ Non-Member €700\n\n Live online lectures with an industry exper t\n 12 weeks: One 3 hour lecture per week\n Thursday\, 6.30pm – 9.30pm \n\nFor more information please contact Lijana Kizaite at lkizaite@shannon chamber.ie\n\nShannon Chamber Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland an d member companies. Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education\, Research\, I nnovation and Science.\n\nSkillnet Ireland Trainee Privacy Statement -> \; HERE\n\nFor further information please visit www.skillnetireland.ie\n \nTraining Cancellation Policy: Training courses which are cancelled over 7 days in advance of scheduled training date shall incur no cancellation fee. Training courses which are cancelled within 7 days of scheduled train ing date shall incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost. Registra nts who give less than 24 hours notice or fail to attend training will be charged 100% of the full fee. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shannonchamberskillnet.com/wp-content/up loads/sites/3/2025/03/Training-Visual-2.png CATEGORIES:Training LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Ireland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, Online\, Ireland;X -APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR