Investing in operational technology security is more important than ever in our interconnected world. As we become increasingly connected globally, the risk of cyber attacks on industrial control systems and other critical infrastructure is rising.

 

Our Professional Diploma in Operational Technology (OT) Security has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect your organisation's industrial control systems and other critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Those who directly or indirectly integrate OT and IT systems to support Industry 4.0 standards in their organisation will benefit from this Level 9 programme. The knowledge and skills gained will be invaluable to IT and OT engineers as it will give you the expertise and skills to safeguard your company's industrial control systems and other vital infrastructure from online attacks. This part-time online programme offers a robust grounding for integrating IT/OT technology, associated security issues, understanding the laws and regulations involved, and the potential risks to the organisation. It will enable those in organisational management to integrate systems effectively and reduce the risks associated with adopting Industry 4.0 standards.

 

The cyber programmes in University of Limerick and Munster Technological University are the only upskilling programmes in Ireland that are accredited and use the state of the art CYRIN Cyber Range, a next-generation cyber range where you train with real tools, real attacks, and real scenarios to hone your skills in a virtual environment. You'll learn from experienced instructors who are experts in operational technology security, and you'll have the opportunity to engage with other working professionals from different industries.