Cryptography & Protocols

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Duration

13 Weeks

Qualification

Micro-credential

NFQ Level

Level 9, 5 credits

Delivery

Online

Start Date

09/09/2025

Applications Close

14/09/2025

Overview
Entry Requirements
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Course Overview

In this module the student will learn the fundamentals of cryptography and its application in security protocols. These protocols allow systems to achieve information security, privacy, and trust. Students will learn the mathematics and cryptographic tools to analyse and understand the strengths and shortcomings of such security protocols and will develop an understanding of how to improve insecure systems.

Lecturers: Dr. Hazel Murray & Dr. Muzaffar Rao

Modules

Certificate in Systems Architecture Security

 

Module Descriptor

Cryptography and Protocols Descriptor

Fees and Funding

EU €800/Non-EU €1,000
For more information on funding, click here.

Entry Requirements

To apply for this course, we will require the following documents:

  1. A copy of your CV detailing relevant work experience and academic qualifications
  2. A statement outlining your interest in this course*
  3. Proof of your qualifications, ideally a transcript of your results*

*Preferred, but not a requirement.

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Course Lecturer

Lecturer: Dr. Hazel Murray (MTU)

Department: Computer Science at

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