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2025-03-20 00:00:00 |
Déverrouiller la puissance de la transformation numérique pendant toute la journée du réseau de l'industrie Unlock the power of digital transformation at the ENTIRE Industry Network Day (lien direct) |
L'ensemble du Hub de l'innovation numérique (EDIH), en collaboration avec l'Enterprise Europe Network au sein de Enterprise Ireland, est ravi d'annoncer la prochaine journée entière du réseau de l'industrie; Un événement gratuit conçu pour autonomiser les PME ayant des stratégies de transformation numérique et de prise de décision basées sur les données. Se déroulant le 2 avril au Tyndall National Institute de Cork, cet événement est un incontournable pour les entreprises qui cherchent à améliorer leur compétitivité et leurs capacités numériques.
Cet événement très engageant et interactif présentera des discussions expertes sur l'intelligence artificielle (IA), la cybersécurité et la transformation numérique, fournissant des informations sur les dernières tendances de l'industrie et les applications pratiques. Les participants entendront également de première main des PME qui ont réussi à tirer parti du programme EDIH pour stimuler la croissance et l'innovation au sein de leur entreprise.
Faits saillants clés:
Conférences expertes: obtenez des idées précieuses des principaux professionnels de l'IA, de la cybersécurité et de la transformation numérique.
Success Stories: Écoutez des études de cas réelles de PME qui ont bénéficié du soutien EDIH.
Consultations 1: 1: Les participants auront l'occasion unique de planifier des réunions individuelles avec des experts EDIH, des agences nationales et des pairs de l'industrie.
Salle interactive: explorez les programmes et initiatives clés, notamment:
Enterprise Europe Network Ireland (EEN)
Horizon Europe - Programme de recherche et d'innovation de l'UE
Programmes Enterprise Ireland tels que les programmes de partenariat sur l'innovation, les programmes de R&D et les programmes de numérisation et l'aide de la propriété intellectuelle.
Fonds d'innovation des technologies perturbatrices (DTIF)
Hubs d'innovation numérique européens
À propos de l'ensemble et du réseau EDIH:
L'European Digital Innovation Hubs Network est une initiative paneuropéenne établie par l'Union européenne pour accélérer la transformation numérique entre les industries. Les EDIH fournissent un soutien essentiel aux micro, petites et moyennes entreprises, moyennes et organisations de services publics (PSO) dans l'adoption des technologies numériques et d'IA de pointe.
Entièrement est l'un des quatre EIHS en Irlande jouant un rôle crucial dans l'avancement de l'économie numérique du pays. La mission stratégique de l'ensemble de l'EDIH \\ est d'offrir l'expertise de l'innovation du Tyndall National Institute in IoT Smart Sensors, Walton Institute de South East Technological University in IoT Networks and HPC, Munster Technology University (MTU) in Cybersecurity Skills Skills Cork (UCC) in Artificial Intelligence et Sketnet Ireland in SME Skills Inorung Cork (UCC) en artificiel Intelligence et Sketnet Ireland in SME Skills Inorung Cork.
Entièrement propose un test \\ 'réduit à 100% avant les services Invest \' et \\ 'Skills Development \' en fonction de votre aide d'État disponible. De plus, entièrement soutient les PME et les PSO pour trouver des opportunités d'investissement pour soutenir leur transformation numérique.
"La transformation numérique n'est pas seulement une opportunité, mais une nécessité pour les entreprises de minimiser les coûts d'exploitation, d'accéder à de nouveaux marchés et d'assurer la résilience et la compétitivité", a expliqué Paul Galvin, directeur, entier EDIH. «L'ensemble du centre européen de l'innovation numérique fait partie d'un réseau de 225 EDIH à travers l'Europe, qui offre une large gamme de services entièrement à prix réduit pour soutenir les entreprises et les organisations du secteur public dans leurs voyages de transformation numérique. Toute l'équipe EDIH travaille en étroite collaboration avec les agences régionales, nationales et européennes pour vous aider à faire avancer la maturité numérique de votre entreprise.»
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2024-12-13 00:00:00 |
Cyber Skills Award Winner: Secure Network Operations, Garrett Downey (lien direct) |
The Munster Technological University Faculty of Engineering & Science Awards recognise and celebrate students who have shown academic excellence throughout the year. This year, Cyber Skills honours four students who excelled in their chosen pathway.
One of those four students is Garrett Downey who shares his experience of studying Secure Network Operations with Cyber Skills and the value of the pathway to him both personally and professionally.
"With a strong background in Technical Support, I decided to pivot into cybersecurity to help protect modern infrastructures from modern evolving threats. I discovered Cyber Skills through NewsTalk radio, and after exploring the course offerings, I found that the Secure Network Operations pathway perfectly aligned with my career goals and interests.
The course\'s modules - covering risk management, securing network services, implementing firewalls and IDS/IPS, and expert log analysis - offered exactly the knowledge and skills I needed to make this shift. The online distance learning format was ideal for balancing my studies with other commitments.
One of the standout features of the course was the access to the Cyber Range, where I could put theory into practice, honing my skills in a safe, simulated environment. This hands-on experience was invaluable in solidifying my understanding of the concepts taught, and building confidence in applying them to real-world scenarios.
Completing the Secure Network Operations course has already positively impacted my career. Motivated by this success, I have since started an MSc in Cybersecurity at MTU to deepen my expertise further and continue advancing in the information security field. This journey has been transformative, reinforcing my passion for cybersecurity and my commitment to safeguarding today\'s digital landscapes."
The Munster Technological University Faculty of Engineering & Science Awards recognise and celebrate students who have shown academic excellence throughout the year. This year, Cyber Skills honours four students who excelled in their chosen pathway.
One of those four students is Garrett Downey who shares his experience of studying Secure Network Operations with Cyber Skills and the value of the pathway to him both personally and professionally.
"With a strong background in Technical Support, I decided to pivot into cybersecurity to help protect modern infrastructures from modern evolving threats. I discovered Cyber Skills through NewsTalk radio, and after exploring the course offerings, I found that the Secure Network Operations pathway perfectly aligned with my career goals and interests.
The course\'s modules - covering risk management, securing network services, implementing firewalls and IDS/IPS, and expert log analysis - offered exactly the knowledge and skills I needed to make this shift. The online distance learning format was ideal for balancing my studies with other commitments.
One of the standout features of the course was the access to the Cyber Range, where I could put theory into practice, honing my skills in a safe, simulated environment. This hands-on experience was invaluable in solidifying my understanding of the concepts taught, and building confidence in applying them to real-world scenarios.
Completing the Secure Network Operations course has already positively impacted my career. Motivated by this success, I have since started an MSc in Cybersecurity at MTU to deepen my expertise further and continue advancing in the information security field. This journey has been transformative, reinforcing my passion for cybersecurity and my commitment to safeguarding today\'s digital landscapes."
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2024-12-03 00:00:00 |
Bridging the Digital Divide: Ashley Sheil\\'s Presentation at CSCW in Costa Rica (lien direct) |
Representing the CyberSafety team, Dr Ashley Sheil presented their research at the 2024 ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW), held in Costa Rica. Despite the event being set against a backdrop of lush tropical surroundings, the weather was notably wet, but did not dampen the enthusiasm and interest of all who came.
About CSCW
For those unfamiliar, CSCW is a premier international conference that focuses on understanding how technology affects collaboration and interaction in various settings. Researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders gather annually at CSCW to exchange innovative ideas about designing, implementing, and evaluating systems that support cooperative work. This year\'s conference featured a diverse range of topics, from AI and remote collaboration to accessibility and digital inclusion.
Research Highlights: Empowering Older Adults Through Digital Education
The CyberSafety research group funded by Science Federation Ireland, consists of Dr Ashley Sheil, Jacob Camilleri, Moya Cronin, Melanie Gruben and is led by Dr Hazel Murray and co-led by Dr Michelle O Keeffe. The work also involved collaborative input from Dr Sanchari Das of Denver University. The paper, titled \'It\'s Like Not Being Able to Read and Write\': Narrowing the Digital Divide for Older Adults and Leveraging the Role of Digital Educators in Ireland, explored critical insights into how older adults are supported in acquiring digital skills. The study involved in-depth interviews with 34 digital educators across Ireland, aiming to better understand the challenges and successes of teaching older generations in the digital age.
The findings revealed:
The profound impact digital educators have on fostering digital literacy among older adults.
Common challenges educators face, such as limited resources, varying levels of digital competency among learners, and a need for more tailored teaching approaches.
The importance of creating inclusive learning environments that address older adults\' unique needs and fears about technology.
The study underscored the urgent need to improve educational frameworks to better support older adults, ensuring they are not left behind in an increasingly digital world. This study is one of the many steps the CyberSafety team are taking to create accessible tools to ensure everyone has access to information on how to stay safe online.
A Spotlight at CSCW
The research was presented as a poster, which turned out to be one of the highlights of the conference. The work sparked significant interest among attendees, leading to lively discussions about the future of digital education for marginalized groups. The poster\'s engaging design and insightful content earned it the Best Poster Award, a testament to its relevance and impact.
Representing the CyberSafety team, Dr Ashley Sheil presented their research at the 2024 ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW), held in Costa Rica. Despite the event being set against a backdrop of lush tropical surroundings, the weather was notably wet, but did not dampen the enthusiasm and interest of all who came.
About CSCW
For those unfamiliar, CSCW is a premier international conference that focuses on understanding how technology affects collaboration and interaction in various settings. Researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders gather annually at CSCW to exchange innovative ideas about designing, implementing, and evaluating systems that support cooperative work. This year\'s conference featured a diverse range of topics, from AI and remote collaboration to accessibility and digital inclusion.
Research Highlights: Empowering Older Adults Through Digital Education
The CyberSafety research group funded by Science Federation Ireland, consists of Dr Ashley Sheil, Jacob Camilleri, Moya Cronin, Melanie Gruben and is led by Dr Hazel Murray and co-led by Dr Michelle O Keeffe. The work also involved collaborative input from D |
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2024-10-07 00:00:00 |
Appliquer maintenant: bourse de doctorat entièrement financée en cybersécurité et IA centrée sur l'homme Apply Now: Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Cybersecurity and Human-Centred AI (lien direct) |
Nous invitons les applications à un projet de doctorat à 4 ans entièrement financé en tant que programme d'études à temps plein.Ce doctorat «XAI centré sur l'homme pour la cybersécurité pour une cyber-résidence améliorée (Cyber for Humans)» est financé par la MTU soutenue par le financement de TU Rise.
MTU désigné groupe de recherche Cyber Explore \'s Mission de «mélanger en toute sécurité le monde numérique avec le monde physique, protéger tout le monde et rendre les systèmes plus résilients aux cyberattaques en favorisant les compétences, la recherche et l'innovation», établit la vision et informe la directionde ce projet de recherche proposé.Alignement sur cette mission, la conception d'explications des modèles d'intelligence artificielle (IA) qui surveillent, analysent et répond aux cyber-menaces, anomalies et attaques en temps réel dans le but de rendre les systèmes plus résilients aux cyberattaques, est un domaine thématique majeur pour le cyber-cyberExplorer.Dans ce domaine thématique, l'un des principaux défis est la façon dont nous concevons des explications qui fournissent des informations techniques sur le fonctionnement des modèles d'IA mais sont également centrés sur l'homme, conduisant à une plus grande intelligence et à l'acceptation finale de l'utilisateur final et à la confiance.'Shea George O \' Mahony Dr Fred CreedonFunding: Le financement des bourses est libre d'impôt et comprend le paiement des frais de doctorat universitaire (UE ou non-UE) et une allocation étudiante à un rythme forfaitaire de & euro; 25 000 par an qui est tenable pour4 ans. Pour postuler: veuillez envoyer un seul fichier PDF composé de ce qui suit à info@cyberskills.ie avec \\ 'tU Rise PhD Application \' dans le sujet Sujet: 1.CV / Curriculum Vitae (CV), y compris: o Éducation Historyo Skills de compétence pertinents Projets / publications 2.Une lettre de motivation (2 pages max) comprenant une description des intérêts de recherche du demandeur, des raisons de postuler pour le poste.La lettre de motivation doit clairement indiquer comment le profil et les compétences du demandeur correspondent aux exigences de cette position de doctorat.Copies numérisées des transcriptions académiques pertinentes et des certificats de langue anglaise 4.Un minimum de deux lettres de recommandation et / ou coordonnées pour les arbitres.
We invite applications for a fully funded 4-year PhD project as a full-time programme of study. This PhD “Human Centred XAI for Cyber Security for Enhanced Cyber Resilience (Cyber for Humans)” is funded by MTU supported by TU RISE funding.
MTU designated research group Cyber Explore\'s mission to “securely blend the digital world with the physical world, protecting everyone and making systems more resilient to cyber-attacks by fostering skills, research and innovation”, sets the vision and informs the direction of this proposed research project. Aligned to this mission, designing explanations for Artificial Intelligence (AI) models that monitor, analyse and respond to cyber threats, anomalies and attacks in real time with the aim of making systems more resilient to cyber-attacks, is a major thematic area for Cyber Explore. Within this thematic area, one of the key challenges is how we design explanations that provide technical insights into the operation of the AI models but are also human centred, leading to greater intelligence and increasing end user acceptance and trust.Supervisors: Donna O\'Shea George O\'Mahony Dr Fred CreedonFunding: The scholarship funding is tax free and includes payment of University PhD fees (EU or non-EU) and a student stipend at a flat rate of €25,000 per annum which is tenable for 4 years.To Apply:Please send a single PDF file consisting of the following to info@cyberskills.ie with \'TU RISE PhD Application\' in the subject heading:1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), including:o Education Historyo Relevant skillso Research projects/publications2. |
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2024-06-07 00:00:00 |
Gardeing Ireland \\'s Industrial Backbone: le rôle de la technologie opérationnelle. Guarding Ireland\\'s Industrial Backbone: The Role of Operational Technology. (lien direct) |
Découvrez la pièce perspicace du professeur UL Tom Newe \\ publié dans Silicon Republic.Tom est professeur au Département de génie électronique et informatique de l'Université de Limerick, un partenaire de projet de Cyber Skills, met en lumière les défis de sécurité pressants auxquels sont confrontés les systèmes de technologie opérationnelle hérités (OT) et l'augmentation alarmante des cyberattaques ciblant les systèmes industriels.
Dans son article, Tom met l'accent sur le besoin critique de personnel qualifié dans la sécurité OT, mettant en évidence l'écart significatif dans les professionnels expérimentés dans cette zone en croissance rapide.Alors que les industries continuent d'intégrer OT avec les réseaux informatiques - un processus connu sous le nom de convergence informatique - La complexité de la sécurisation de ces environnements augmente, rendant les programmes de formation et d'éducation spécialisés plus importants que jamais.
Tom explique comment ce paradigme évolue progressivement grâce aux initiatives du gouvernement irlandais comme la Higher Education Authority Human Capital Initiative (HEA-HCI), qui fournit désormais 80% de financement pour les cours de cybersécurité dans les universités partenaires, MTU, UL et TUD.Ce financement autorise les universités à travers l'Irlande pour combler les lacunes des compétences de l'industrie et développer des programmes de formation complets.
Un de ces programmes est le diplôme professionnel en sécurité OT, une collaboration entre les études supérieures et professionnelles à l'Université de Limerick et Cyber Skills.Ce cours cible spécifiquement les besoins de cybersécurité des systèmes IT-OT intégrés.Les participants ont la possibilité d'utiliser une infrastructure de cyber-gamme avancée, fournissant une solution de simulation sur site pour modéliser les environnements informatiques et OT.Ces simulations facilitent une formation de scénarios réaliste, y compris de véritables cyberattaques, aidant les participants à développer des compétences pratiques pour protéger leurs organisations \\ 'infrastructure critique.
Pour voir l'article complet de Tom Newe et comprendre l'importance de protéger la squelette industrielle de l'Irlande \\, lisez sa pièce complète ici:
Check out UL Professor Tom Newe\'s insightful piece published in Silicon Republic. Tom is a Professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Limerick, a project partner of Cyber Skills, sheds light on the pressing security challenges faced by legacy operational technology (OT) systems and the alarming rise in cyberattacks targeting industrial systems.
In his article, Tom emphasizes the critical need for personnel skilled in OT security, highlighting the significant gap in experienced professionals in this rapidly growing area. As industries continue to integrate OT with IT networks-a process known as IT-OT convergence-the complexity of securing these environments increases, making specialized training and education programs more important than ever.
Tom discusses how this paradigm is gradually shifting thanks to Irish Government initiatives like the Higher Education Authority Human Capital Initiative (HEA-HCI), which now provides 80% funding for cybersecurity courses at partner universities, MTU, UL and TUD. This funding empowers universities across Ireland to address industry skill gaps and develop comprehensive training programs.
One such program is the Professional Diploma in OT Security, a collaboration between Graduate and Professional Studies at the University of Limerick and Cyber Skills. This course specifically targets the cybersecurity needs of integrated IT-OT systems. Participants have the opportunity to use advanced cyber range infrastructure, providing an on-site simulation solution to model both IT and OT environments. These simulations facilitate realistic scenario training, including genuine cyberattacks, helping participants develop practical skills t |
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2023-10-17 00:00:00 |
Mois de la cybersécurité: les Irlandais ont demandé à reconsidérer leurs choix de mots de passe Cyber Security Month: Irish People Urged to Reconsider Their Password Choices (lien direct) |
Alors que le Mois de la cybersécurité commence, les données de Cyber Skills ont révélé que les clubs sportifs populaires, les personnalités radio renommées et les programmes télévisés bien-aimés sont parmi les mots de passe les plus courants parmi les utilisateurs d'Internet, ce qui en fait des objectifs de premier ordre pour les cybercriminels.
En utilisant le site Web Heebeenpwned, qui abrite plus de 613 millions de mots de passe à partir de comptes piratés, une étude a été menée pour évaluer la vulnérabilité de certains mots de passe.En entrant des noms de célébrités irlandaises éminentes, d'équipes sportives et de contenu culturel, les résultats étaient intéressants.Ces choix apparemment "uniques" étaient, en réalité, répandus et facilement supposables par les pirates.
Les directives d'identité numérique du National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) mettent l'accent sur l'importance des pratiques de mot de passe sécurisées, conseillant aux organisations d'empêcher les abonnés de l'utilisation de mots de passe qui sont précédemment apparus dans une violation de données.Cette recommandation souligne la signification de la sélection de mots de passe qui n'ont pas été compromis dans les cyber-incidents passés.
Hazel Murray de Cyber Skills a commenté "Ce que beaucoup considèrent comme un mot de passe \\ 'fort \', faisant référence aux points de contact culturels, est en fait facilement déchiffré par les cybercriminels.sera fort.Elle a ajouté que "Glenroe a terminé il y a plus de 20 ans à la télévision, mais il a été utilisé près de 90 fois dans la base de données piratée de mots de passe."
Richard Browne du National Cyber Security Center conseille: «Utilisez des mots de passe forts diversifiés, plus le mot de passe est long, plus il est difficile de casser.Si vous allez à dix personnages ou plus, il devient très très difficile de le casser.
Certains des mots de passe les plus courants de la base de données des mots de passe piratés sont:
123456 - 36 millions de fois
Qwerty - 10 millions de fois
Mot de passe 9 millions de fois
À la lumière de ces résultats, les Irlandais sont invités à réévaluer et à renforcer leurs choix de mots de passe.Le mois de la cybersécurité sert de rappel en temps opportun de l'importance de sauvegarder notre présence numérique.En prenant des mesures proactives et en nous éduquant sur les meilleures pratiques, nous pouvons collectivement contrecarrer les cyber-menaces et assurer un environnement en ligne plus sûr pour tous.
Mots de passe piratés communs wiUne inclinaison irlandaise:
Radio
2Johnnies 16 Timesryantubridy 0patkenny 36 fois
NewStalk 94 TIMMESHANECOLEMAN 5 TIMESSIARAKELLY 25 TIMESJESSKELLY 49 TIMESTOMDUNNE 23 TIMESTHESTUNNING 7 fois
Popculture irlandaise
Maniac2000 115 TimespodgeandDrodge 70 Timeszigandzag 185 Times de temps 195 Timesaertel 12 TimesFatherd 1207 TimesMrsdoyle 118goongoongoon 11 TimesFatherjack TimesRiverDance 2047 Timeslordofthedance 151 TimeswinningStreak 36 TimesEchoisland 5 TimesFortycoats 9 fois
POLITICSOUREACHTAS 330 TimesFinegael 45 TimesFiannafail 75 TIMESSINNFEIN 1530 TIMES
SportsShamRockrovers 64 TimescorkCityfc 99 Timesmunsterrugby198 Timesleinsterrugby 14 TimesRonanogara 0 TimesJohnnySexton 0 Timespauloconnell 16 TimesLiverpoolfc 22 000ManUnited 33,000ManchesterUnited 11,086RYKEANE 2962SONIASULLIVAN 3 TIMESMAYOFORSAM 33 TIMESHILL16 837
Irishsamhain 4175 TimesNewGrange 280 TimesBealtaine 46 Timesnollaig 441 TIMESSAORSE 5133 TimesbaconandCabbage 3JesusMaryandjoseph 9gobshite 1542Langer 3961
CorkCorkCity 871Shandonbells 2 Timescorkcityfc 99 Timescarrigaline 171 fois Tanora 86barrystea 24Sur le mois de la cybersécurité:
Le Mois de la cybersécurité est une campagne annuelle pour sensibiliser à l'importance de la cybersécurité.Grâce à une série d'événements, d'ateliers et de ressources en ligne, la campagne vise à permettre aux individus et aux entreprises de prendre le contrôle de leur vie numérique et de se protéger contre les cy |
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2023-09-14 00:00:00 |
La petite idée avec un grand impact sur l'écart de talents de cybersécurité The Small Idea With a Big Impact on the Cybersecurity Talent Gap (lien direct) |
The cost of cybercrime is expected to reach $8 trillion globally this year, yet the scarcity of security talent is becoming more pronounced. With more than 750,000 cybersecurity positions unfilled in the U.S. and 3.5 million positions worldwide unfilled, the race is on to close the skills shortage that is estimated to contribute to 80% of all security breaches.
In 2022, cyberattacks increased by 38%. The global average cost of a data breach reached $4.35 million, while the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. reached $9.44 million, according to a report by IBM and the U.S.-based Ponemon Institute.
Bringing on more technical talent is central to companies in order to stop these threat actors. “Cybercrime can be very lucrative. And the reality is, talent is your best line of defense,” said Donna O\'Shea, chair of cybersecurity at Munster Technological University (MTU) in Cork, Ireland.
Easing the Talent Crunch With Bite-Sized Learning
As the digital economy evolves, more opportunities for malicious attacks are coming to the fore. Creative approaches aimed at increasing the pool of security professionals are emerging–and bringing down the barriers that once kept people from pursuing these lucrative roles.
“There has been a lot of progress made in terms of the way that we deliver cybersecurity education,” O\'Shea said.
Micro-credentials are small, accredited courses that allow candidates to pursue highly focused upskilling and reskilling that respond to niche labor market needs. Experts predict that lowering the time and costs involved in post-graduate studies will attract more learners and help address the cybersecurity talent scarcity.
In 2020, the Irish Universities Association (IUA) was awarded €12.3 million through the country\'s Department of Further and Higher Education to become the first European country to establish a national framework for nationally accredited micro-credentials.
“This is a real innovation in workforce development and lifelong learning,” says Aisling Soden, talent transformation & innovation manager for IDA Ireland. The cyberskills micro-credential programs are administered through academic institutes, co-designed by industry and, in time, will be transferrable across Europe. Because they are offered online, Soden also sees micro-credentials as a way to help companies upskill staff with specific cybersecurity skills to an international standard of education.
These highly specific cybersecurity short courses will also benefit companies looking to upskill internal staff or access new talent in 25+ critical areas such as network systems, security standards & risk, security architecture, malware, reverse engineering and more.
Soden envisions the micro-credential standards playing a bigger role on the global stage: “In the future, I can see these standards being recognized worldwide.”
Underrepresented Communities: An Untapped Resource
In 2022, Ireland was one of only a few countries to make headway in the quest to narrow cybersecurity talent shortages. Most regions around the world reported an increase in their cybersecurity workforce gap, according to a report by (ISC)², the world\'s leading cybersecurity professional organization. Last year, Ireland closed its cybersecurity skills gap by 19.5% while the global gap grew by 26.2%.
O\'Shea stressed the need to do a “much better job globally of reaching underrepresented populations to fill these open positions.” Especially now, she says, as micro-credentials bring down the cost, time commitments and previously required masters-level studies for training for cybersecurity jobs, opportunities must increase for women, military veterans, minority groups and people from financially disadvantaged communities. There\'s also an untapped market of individuals displaced from hospitality and other service sectors during the pandemic.
Society needs to do a better job of fostering cybersecurity talent across the entire hiring spectrum, said O\'Shea. This should start with thought-provoking conversa |
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2023-08-16 00:00:00 |
Réponses rapides aux questions rapides: Ivan Houlihan, SVP et chef de la côte ouest des États-Unis pour Ida Ireland Quick answers to Quick Questions: Ivan Houlihan, SVP & Head of West Coast U.S for IDA Ireland (lien direct) |
A slightly different conversation this week as we speak to Ivan Houlihan, Senior Vice President and Head of the West Coast of the United States for IDA Ireland–the Investment and Development Agency of the Irish Government, which promotes foreign direct investment into Ireland.
Based in California, Ivan leads the team that works closely with existing and potential clients in technology, financial services, life sciences and engineering throughout the Western US and Mexico.
We hope you enjoy this week\'s angle about on Cybersecurity, cyber skills and microcredentials.
M.R. Rangaswami: How Do Microcredentials Address the Cybersecurity Talent Scarcity Problem?
Ivan Houlihan: While nations pass resolutions and laws that try to prevent cybercrime, the most widespread answer is increasing the supply of expert security talent to stay ahead of the criminals.
Ivan Houlihan suggests an innovative approach, which involves the concept of microcredentials. These are small, accredited courses that allow candidates to pursue highly focused upskilling and reskilling that responds to specific market needs. Besides creating qualified new candidates to quickly come on board, this solution opens the door to workers that might otherwise not have pursued careers in cybersecurity.
As the head of the West Coast U.S. for IDA Ireland, Houlihan has seen an increasing number of American technology firms with operations in Ireland employ this strategy to address their cybersecurity talent crunch.
When it comes to microcredentials in cybersecurity, Houlihan believes that Ireland\'s innovative training programs can become a model for other nations seeking to address the serious issue of cybercrime, which is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion by 2025. In this quick Q&A, he explains the basics of setting up a microcredentials program in the cybersecurity space – although microcredentials can be earned in other technical areas, too.
M.R. Rangaswami: What are some of the current issues impacting cybersecurity staffing and why are microcredential programs a reasonable solution?
Ivan: Technology workers in general are often in short supply, but when it comes to qualified cybersecurity personnel, the problem is compounded by educational requirements along with needed specific skills that take time and money for those seeking to enter this field. Technical degrees, specialized training and often, often some graduate work, have discouraged many would-be candidates, particularly those put off by the prospect of student loans and related barriers. One of the biggest myths in the cybersecurity field is that it\'s just for people with high proficiency in math, men only or those with certain graduate degrees. People also assume they must go to renowned universities to study for the field in order to pursue such careers. All these factors have conspired to decrease the pool of qualified candidates.
Microcredential programs short-circuit the time and cost of pursuing a lucrative cybersecurity career, although the field does require some technical training as a starting point. Fortunately, being male, having graduate degrees and other assumptions don\'t apply, however. Microcredentials bring down the cost and time commitments while increasing cybersecurity job opportunities for women, military veterans, minority groups, people from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, workers from other departments and others previously not often found in the profession. And since microcredential programs are typically online, they are of short duration and can be “stacked” or combined to form bigger accreditations – this makes it easier to get the right kind of training for a promising new career. The most successful microcredential programs demonstrate a collaborative effort between universities, governments, research institutions and industry, with the latter providing curriculum input based on what the candidates need to know to hit the ground running.
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Gagnant du Cyber Skills Award: Secure Network Operations, Chloe Rocks, Dell Cyber Skills Award Winner: Secure Network Operations, Chloe Rocks, Dell (lien direct) |
Les Munster Technological University Faculty of Engineering & Science Awards reconnaissent et célèbrent les étudiants qui ont fait preuve d'excellence académique tout au long de l'année.Pour la première fois cette année, Cyber Skills avait une catégorie, honorant trois étudiants qui ont excellé dans leur chemin choisi.
Chloé partage son expérience de l'étude des opérations de réseau sécurisées avec des compétences en cyber et la valeur que la voie que lui a fournie.
«J'ai obtenu mon diplôme en 2020 en informatique Beng de l'Université du Queens Belfast et j'ai commencé à distance dans Dell Technologies en tant qu'analyste de cybersécurité dans la gestion des infrastructures en mai 2021.
En juin 2022, j'ai apporté le changement à l'équipe de sécurité du réseau, et je travaille maintenant dans l'hygiène des politiques qui se concentre sur le nettoyage et l'automatisation du pare-feu.
J'ai été informé de cette opportunité grâce à mon leadership au sein de Dell Technologies, qui ont toujours priorisé le développement continu de son personnel et ont été généreux de parrainer moi-même et plusieurs collègues pour entreprendre le parcours des cyber-compétences de notre choix.J'étais particulièrement ravi d'étudier une voie de cyber-compétences.
Non seulement il est développé en collaboration avec des partenaires de l'industrie tels que Dell Technologies et MasterCard, mais il a également été fourni par Munster Technological University, ce qui m'a fait ressortir par rapport à d'autres cours / certifications possibles.
J'ai vraiment apprécié mon temps en tant qu'étudiant des cyber-compétences;Les professeurs étaient très compétents dans leur domaine et ont fait un point pour rendre les informations aussi à jour que possible;en particulier le Dr O \\ 'Mahony qui nous a mis à jour sur les menaces et les attaques actuelles telles qu'elles se sont produites en temps réel et comment ils pourraient éventuellement être contrecarrés / empêchés.Les environnements de laboratoire ont été très bien développés et le contenu du cours dans son ensemble était très pertinent pour mon lieu de travail.
Je crois que j'ai acquis des compétences et des connaissances précieuses qui entreprennent cette voie, et cela a élargi ma vision de la sécurité du réseau dans son ensemble.Je suis très intéressé par d'autres voies de cyber-compétences à l'avenir, et je pense que cela deviendra une qualification digne à tenir ».
The Munster Technological University Faculty of Engineering & Science Awards recognise and celebrate students who have shown academic excellence throughout the year. For the first time this year, Cyber Skills had a category, honouring three students who excelled in their chosen pathway.
Chloe shares her experience of studying Secure Network Operations with Cyber Skills and the value the pathway has provided her.
“I graduated in 2020 in BEng Computer Science from Queens University Belfast and started remotely in Dell Technologies as a Cybersecurity Analyst in Infrastructure Management in May 2021.
In June 2022, I made the change over to the Network Security team, and I am now working in Policy Hygiene which focuses on firewall clean-up and automation.
I was made aware of this opportunity through my leadership within Dell Technologies, who have always prioritised the continual development of its staff and was generous to sponsor myself and several colleagues to undertake the Cyber Skills pathway of our choice. I was particularly excited to study a Cyber Skills pathway.
Not only is it developed in collaboration with industry partners such as Dell Technologies and Mastercard, but it was also provided by Munster Technological University, which made it stand out to me compared to other possible courses/certifications.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Cyber Skills student; the lecturers were very knowledgeable in their field and made a point to make the information as up to date as possible; particularly Dr. O\'Mahony who |
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Gagnant du Cyber Skills Award: Secure Software Development, Pauline Finlay, Edgescan Cyber Skills Award Winner: Secure Software Development, Pauline Finlay, Edgescan (lien direct) |
Parrainé par Cyber Ireland
Les Munster Technological University Faculty of Engineering & Science Awards reconnaissent et célèbrent les étudiants qui ont fait preuve d'excellence académique tout au long de l'année.Pour la première fois cette année, Cyber Skills avait une catégorie, honorant trois étudiants qui ont excellé dans leur chemin choisi.
Pauline partage son expérience de l'étude du développement de logiciels sécurisés avec des cyber-compétences et de la valeur que la voie lui a offerte.
«Ayant vu de première main les dégâts causés par la perte de données en raison d'une simple attaque de phishing, j'ai décidé d'un changement de carrière et je suis retourné au TUD pour étudier la criminalistique numérique et la cybersécurité.Après avoir obtenu mon diplôme avec un BSC (Hons), j'ai commencé comme analyste de sécurité avec Edgecan où je fais actuellement partie d'une équipe dédiée à l'amélioration de l'application client et de la sécurité du système.
Après mes études de diplôme, je cherchais une opportunité d'élargir mes connaissances des pratiques de codage sécurisées, en particulier en termes d'applications Web.Le cours est dispensé indépendant de la langue permettant à chaque étudiant de se concentrer sur les faiblesses et les vulnérabilités codantes réelles et les meilleures pratiques pour leur correction plutôt que sur un langage de codage inconnu.Le cours couvre non seulement les bonnes pratiques de codage, mais aussi la façon dont les vulnérabilités du système peuvent avoir un impact sur la posture de sécurité d'une organisation en termes de normes professionnelles.
J'ai découvert la voie de développement de logiciels sécurisé les compétences en cyber à travers un lien Cyber Ireland et après avoir assisté à une introduction virtuelle au cours et écouter ce que les professeurs avaient à dire sur le cours ont décidé que ce serait l'occasion idéale d'élargir mes compétences dans ce domaine ».
Sponsored by Cyber Ireland
The Munster Technological University Faculty of Engineering & Science Awards recognise and celebrate students who have shown academic excellence throughout the year. For the first time this year, Cyber Skills had a category, honouring three students who excelled in their chosen pathway.
Pauline shares her experience of studying Secure Software Development with Cyber Skills and the value the pathway has provided her.
“Having seen first-hand the damage caused through data loss because of a simple phishing attack, I decided on a career change and returned to TUD to study Digital Forensics & Cyber Security. After graduating with a BSc (Hons) I started as a security analyst with Edgescan where I am currently part of a team dedicated to improving client application and system security.
Following on from my degree studies, I was seeking an opportunity to expand my knowledge of secure coding practices, particularly in terms of web applications. The course is delivered language independent allowing each student to focus on the actual coding weaknesses and vulnerabilities and the best practices for their remediation rather than on an unfamiliar coding language. The course not only covers the good coding practices but also how system vulnerabilities can impact the security posture of an organisation in terms of professional standards.
I discovered the Cyber Skills Secure Software Development pathway through a Cyber Ireland link and after attending a virtual introduction to the course and listening to what the lecturers had to say about the course decided it would be the perfect opportunity to expand my skills in this area”.
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Upskilling en cybersécurité - Dr George O \\\ 'Mahony & Hazel Murray Upskilling in cybersecurity - Dr. George O\\\'Mahony & Hazel Murray (lien direct) |
Conférenciers et chercheurs de MTU, du Dr George O \\ 'Mahony et Hazel Murray ont contribué à cet article dans The Independent, Upskilling en cybersécurité.L'article se concentre sur l'importance de la mise en place des talents internes et de la manière dont les entreprises peuvent assurer la sécurité de leurs données et de leurs employés.
Le Dr George O \\ 'Mahony discute des différents cours et des micro-créditails que Cyberskills a à offrir, et comment les apprenants ont la possibilité d'apprendre en utilisant la seule infrastructure de cyber-gamme disponible en Irlande.Cela fournit un environnement de formation interactif simulant des scénarios du monde réel, y compris les dernières attaques contre l'infrastructure informatique complexe.
Les cours et les micro-crédités de Cyber Skills ont été conçus pour répondre aux besoins des apprenants et des employeurs, en offrant une flexibilité maximale aux apprenants dans la façon dont ils abordent leur étude et leur certification, et la clarté aux employeurs sur les compétences spécifiques acquises par les apprenants qui peuventêtre appliqué immédiatement à leur rôle de travail.
Lecturers and Researchers at MTU, Dr. George O\'Mahony and Hazel Murray contributed to this article in the Independent, Upskilling in cybersecurity. The article centres on the importance of upskilling in-house talent and how companies can keep their data and employees safe.
Dr. George O\'Mahony discusses the various courses and micro-credenitails CyberSkills has to offer, and how learners have the opportunity to learn using the only available cyber range infrastructure in Ireland. This provides an interactive training environment simulating real-world scenarios, including the latest attacks on complex IT infrastructure.
The courses and micro-credentials at Cyber Skills have been designed to meet the needs of both learners and employers, by providing maximum flexibility to learners in how they approach their study and certification, and clarity to employers on the specific skills gained by learners that can be applied immediately to their work role.
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61% des entreprises de cybersécurité ont des problèmes de recrutement du personnel 61% of cyber security businesses have issues recruiting staff (lien direct) |
Comme présenté par RTE
Une nouvelle enquête a révélé que 61% des entreprises de cybersécurité ont eu des problèmes liés au personnel lorsqu'il s'agit de recrutement du personnel.
Selon le rapport de Cyber Ireland et Cyber Skills, les problèmes rencontrés comprennent un manque de candidats sur le marché du travail avec le niveau de compétence approprié, la concurrence d'autres entreprises de cybersécurité, le manque de compétences non techniques et les salaires inabordables.
Le rapport \\ 'State of the Cyber Security in Ireland \' a révélé que 83% des entreprises interrogées s'attendent à ce que leurs équipes de cybersécurité augmentent au cours des douze prochains mois.
Demain sera le premier anniversaire de la Cyber Attack, l'exécutif des services de santé et le HSE a déclaré qu'il était particulièrement difficile de recruter le personnel de cybersécurité en ce moment en raison de la compétition pour les talents.
Aujourd'hui, le rapport de cybersécurité de \\ a été lancé par le ministre d'État avec responsabilité du secteur Ossian Smyth.
"Il y a eu plusieurs incidents importants en cybersécurité au cours des dernières années, notamment l'incident affectant le HSE en mai de l'année dernière", a déclaré M. Smith.
"Ces résultats seront essentiels pour développer nos objectifs ambitieux pour soutenir la croissance et le développement futurs du secteur de la cybersécurité dans les années à venir", a-t-il ajouté.
L'étude a révélé qu'il est possible de positionner l'Irlande en tant que leader mondial de la cybersécurité et de faire passer le marché du travail à plus de 17 000 d'ici 2030.
"Ce rapport montre la taille et l'échelle du secteur de la cybersécurité, essentielle à notre économie et à notre société, qui emploie 7 300 professionnels et contribue et Euro; 1,1 milliard de dollars en valeur ajoutée brute (GVA) par an", a déclaré le gestionnaire de cluster de Cyber Ireland, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR, DR,Eoin Byrne.
Le rapport souligne que l'accès à la formation et à l'éducation est essentiel dans l'industrie de la cybersécurité pour garantir que la demande de compétences ne l'emporte pas sur l'offre.
"L'Initiative HEA Cyber Skills vise à relever le défi des talents et des compétences, en réduisant les obstacles à la participation à l'industrie, la mise en œuvre des professionnels et la reskilling les préparant à la fin de leurs cours", a déclaré le professeur Donna O \\ 'Shea, chaise, chaise, présidentede la cybersécurité à l'Université technologique de Munster.
As featured by RTE
A new survey has found that 61% of cyber security businesses have had personnel-related issues when it comes to recruiting staff.
According to the report from Cyber Ireland and Cyber Skills, the problems encountered include a lack of candidates in the labour market with the appropriate skill level, competition from other cyber security businesses, a lack of non-technical skills and unaffordable salaries.
The \'State of the Cyber Security Sector in Ireland\' report found that 83% of businesses surveyed expect their cyber security teams to grow over the next twelve months.
Tomorrow will be the first anniversary of the Health Service Executive cyber attack and the HSE has said it is \'especially difficult\' to recruit cyber security staff right now because of the competition for talent.
Today\'s cyber security report was launched by the Minister of State with responsibility for the sector Ossian Smyth.
"There have been several significant cyber security incidents in the past number of years, including the incident affecting the HSE in May of last year," Mr Smith said.
"These findings will be key in developing our ambitious targets to support future growth and development of the cyber security sector in the years ahead," he added.
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Quels sont les besoins futurs de la cybersécurité en Irlande? What are the future cybersecurity needs in Ireland? (lien direct) |
By Dr Lubna Luxmi Dhirani and Dr Tom Newe, featured in Silicon Republic
University of Limerick\'s Dr Lubna Luxmi Dhirani and Dr Tom Newe examine the security skills shortage in Ireland and how it can be addressed.
As the amount of interconnected smart buildings, smart grids and autonomous vehicles etc increases, we need to ask the question – what if the critical underlying infrastructure of this smart world is hacked, controlled or manipulated for a ransom?
In the modern times we live in, the impact and potentially damaging consequences of a cyberattack are much greater than in the past. Data is the new gold and cybercriminals are the gold rush prospectors of this era.
Recent attacks include the HSE cyberattack in 2020, which is estimated to have cost the Irish taxpayer more than €100m. The world\'s most valuable oil producer Saudi Aramco was breached in 2021, where hackers scraped 1TB of data and kept it on a leak site while seeking a ransom of $50m in cryptocurrency.
The hackers had access to data that contained the full information on 14,254 employees, their names, passport details, phone numbers, email, job title, residence permits, as well as business/company data such as project specifications, client lists etc. This information is of potential use and value to many different types of threat actors on the dark web. How this happened is still relatively unknown.
If the response is to pay these ransoms, then the cyber prospectors will keep on digging until the shortage of cyber professionals capable of combatting and preventing these threats is addressed.
Careers in cybersecurity are professionally and financially rewarding and the sector is growing at a rate of 10pc per annum in Ireland and worldwide. Results of a recent study commissioned by Cyber Ireland, due to be published in May 2022, show that there are more than 450 cybersecurity businesses in the Republic of Ireland that employ close to 7,000 people.
This growing cybersecurity sector will require an increasing number of graduates of all classifications over the coming years and, in particular, cyber-skilled workers are needed.
Cybersecurity skills and a good understanding of how these skills can impact our daily lives, wider society and community are important.
As per 2021 statistics, around 98pc of successful cyberattacks were of the social engineering variety – psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information – and were successful because of a lack of cyber awareness and understanding by the end user.
With the continuous growth of, and increased dependency on, smart devices and technology at work and at home, the threat of cyberattacks on business and individuals is an ever-increasing problem. Now is the time to consider a career in cybersecurity.
GDPR compliance and the EU directive NIS2 assist in increasing the level of cybersecurity in Europe, but every day new vulnerabilities and threat scenarios surface.
In these cyber-challenging times, people need to be trained in cyber defence, offence, threat intelligence, cyber standards and risk, data and network security, etc.
Careers in the cyber world are diverse and versatile. Many different skills are required and this enables different people with different abilities to have rewarding careers.
Cybersecurity solutions are not always technical – inculcating a good understanding of security issues, solutions and risks and being able to communicate the necessary solutions and strategies effectively will always be necessary.
The Cyber Ireland study highlights a significant shortfall in cybersecurity talent in Ireland against a backdrop of increased demand. This report states that one of the most significant factors leading to data breaches across digital structures globally is the lack of training of non-technical employees and the lack of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals.
For many seeking training in cybersecurity, a full-time course is not an option and they seek on-the-job training options instead. This |
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Cybersécurité - la valeur et le besoin de formation pratique Cyber Security -The Value and Need for Practical Training (lien direct) |
Whenever we are trying to master a new skill, we have all heard about the importance of practise.
The associated attention, rehearsal and repetition leads to the acquisition of new knowledge or skills that can later be developed into more complex skillsets. This sentiment has been seen throughout history, where some of the world\'s most masterful people have shared a similar philosophy that is still true today:
Bruce Lee - “Practice makes perfect. After a long time of practising, our work will become natural, skillfull, swift and steady”
Abraham Lincoln - “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”
Japanese Proverb – “Tomorrow\'s battle is won during todays practice”
Vincent Van Gough – “As practise makes perfect, I cannot but make progress, each drawing one makes, each study one paints is a step forward”
Marshawn Lynch - “When you get to practice against the best, it brings the best out of you.”
Martha Graham – “Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired”
Unknown - “Don\'t practise until you get it right, practice until you can\'t get it wrong”
Others might disagree slightly:
Vince Lombardi – “Practise does not make perfect. Only perfect practise makes perfect”
So, the message is clear, to master a skill, we need to practise but we need to practise against the best and in the best most realistic possible environment. In terms of cybersecurity, as the cyber threat environment grows more intense, cyber defence groups require more and more skilled professionals to help with the onslaught of cyberattacks. However, they are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit and hire trained security professionals as having a degree in cybersecurity is usually not enough to give an individual the skills required for mitigating sophisticated attacks. For Cyber Security professionals, the required practise involves realistic breach scenarios or cyberattacks. These breaches or cyberattacks are any attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer, computing system or computer network with the intent to cause damage. The aim to disable, disrupt, destroy or control computer systems or to alter, block, delete, manipulate or steal the data held within these systems. Day-to-day work in cybersecurity offers few opportunities for such training on the job, resulting in the required practise being an extremely difficult thing to achieve. When you think about it, cyberattacks are seemingly in the news every day, which seems to contradict my previous statement. However, the results of a cyberattack can range from causing inconvenience to dire consequences. A cyberattack on critical infrastructure and/or healthcare sectors don\'t just affect data or computer systems, they can wreak havoc in the physical world. This was seen all too well in Ireland in the not so distant past. So, cyberattacks are prevalent but the consequences mean we aim to prevent as many breaches as possible and reduce the impact, contain and eradicate any attack that exploits a system. There lies the problem, cyber security professionals require realistic breach scenarios and cyberattacks to train and become sufficiently skilled but cyber professionals are consistently working hard to prevent such attacks in the real-world. So the question is, “how do we train cyber security professionals to deal with the challenging ever-changing cyber environment?”. The answer is a Cyber Range!
A Cyber Range provides a secure, sandboxed virtual interactive training environment that can simulate real-world feel scenarios and environments, including complex IT environments and attacks on IT infrastructure, networks, software platforms and applications. As a result, a cyber range infrastructure provides the required training and practise elements of realistic breach scenarios and cyberattacks. A Cyber Range enables students to practice newly acquire |
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Cyber Skills - ce que vous devez savoir Cyber Skills - What You Need to Know (lien direct) |
Cyber Skills – Building Ireland Cyber Security Skills
Cyber Skills is national programme funded by the Higher Education Authority Pillar 3 Human Capital Initiative. In collaboration with Munster Technological University, University College Dublin, Technological University Dublin, and University of Limerick we are committed to addressing the skill shortage in Cyber Security.
We provide online, fully flexible university accredited micro-credentials and pathways. We empower the learner by offering a wide range of modules or specifically designed courses all of which have been aligned to the NIST NICE Cyber Security framework. As a Cyber Skills graduate you will be workplace ready with the skills and knowledge needed to advance in your career.
Micro-Credentials
A micro-credential is a short, accredited module of learning. Cyber Skills micro-credentials are 5-10 credits and can be used towards a major award. We offer the control and flexibility to choose the micro-credentials you need to build your own training programme.
To view our micro-credentials, click here
Pathways
Choose a pathway that has been specially designed in close collaboration with industry based on the needs of the workplace. Our pathways consist of micro-credentials which are tailored to a specific in-demand job roles needed by industry.
To view our pathways, click here
Why should I up-skill my team?
Cyber Security is now a priority for every business across all industries. A high percentage of cyber-attacks come through a lack of knowledge. Managers can no longer solely rely on cyber security software; but invest in staff education to identify a cyber threat and the upskilling needed to prevent it. By educating your staff through Cyber Skills you are ensuring that they can protect and recover computer systems, devices, programs and networks from any type of cyber-attack.
Why should I up-skill?
Cyber Security is the fastest growing, in-demand field of ICT and there is a significant shortage of skills in this sector globally. Therefore, with cybersecurity qualifications your skillset is among the most sought after in organisations. Become part of a highly dynamic industry and know that your role is playing an important part in society today.
Why Choose Cyber Skills
“We are committed to empowering the individual in order to eradicate cyber vulnerability.”
Cyber Skills is the only place where you can find a course that has been specifically designed and created by industry and academia experts. Working closely with our industry partners Dell and MasterCard we have designed courses informed by the needs of the workplace to enhance the skills of networking and software development professionals. Our lecturers come from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, with a passion for cybersecurity. Combining years of experience and with expert knowledge our lecturers enable students to achieve their goals.
Cyber Range
Cyber Skills benefits from the first of its kind world class cloud based Cyber Range. The Cyber Range provides a secure, sandboxed area which simulates real-world feel scenarios and environments where students can test their new skills. Labs and assignments will be used to reinforce the content from the lectures. A full range of scenarios will provide the opportunity to test the vast array of techniques required to keep ahead in this challenging ever-changing environment.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Candidates who have gained relevant knowledge and skills through informal study or experiential means can apply for Cyber Skills Pathways and Micro-Credentials. We will discuss with an applicant their experiences to ensure our courses will be of benefit to their career.
Cyber Skills – Building Ireland Cyber Security Skills
Cyber Skills is national programme funded by the Higher Education Authority Pillar 3 Human Capital Initiative. In collaboration with Munster Technological University, University College Dublin, Technological University Dublin, and University of Limerick we are committed to addressing t |
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