Cyber Fundamentals Framework

Pathway

Microcredential

Springboard Funding Available

Duration

1 Semester

Qualification

Micro-credential

NFQ Level

Level 9, 10 credits

Delivery

Online

Start Date

Starts September

Applications Close

04/09/2026

Overview

Entry Requirements

Fees and Funding

Course Contact

Course Overview

In this module, learners will critically evaluate the effective application of the Cyber Fundamentals Framework. Cyber Fundamentals (CyFun) provides
a structured, risk-based approach enabling organisations to organise and evidence their cybersecurity measures and is recommended by the National
Cyber Security Centre. Learners will examine key technical, organisational and human security controls, integrating governance, risk and compliance
considerations to optimise enterprise cybersecurity posture. Through applied analysis of real-world scenarios, learners will integrate insights from a
range of enterprise cyber risk environments to critically appraise and guide proportionate cybersecurity strategies aligned with the CyFun Framework.

Modules

Module Descriptor

Cyber Fundamentals Framework Module Descriptor

Fees and Funding

EU €800

This course is eligible for funding under the Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026 programme. Fees are subsidised at 80% for all eligible learner categories. For more information on funding, click here.

Eligible funding with

Entry Requirements

Please refer to the associated pathway for information on entry requirements

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Course Lecturer

Lecturer: Gillian O’Carroll

Department: Computer Science at

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