Lawyers, software developers and managers, data protection officers, compliance specialists
Cybersecurity Law and Regulation
Overview
| Module Code | LAW42160 |
| Module Title | Cybersecurity Law and Regulation |
| Subject Area | Law |
| Credits | 10 |
| NFQ | 9 |
| EFQ | 7 |
| Start Date | 20 January 2025 |
| Duration | 3 x 3 hour sessions varied over a number of weeks |
| Time | Friday 09:30 - 12:30 for three seminars (subject to change); otherwise materials can be accessed when you choose |
| Mode of Delivery | Hybrid |
| Lead Academic | Dr. TJ McIntyre |
| Fee | €1575 |
| Application Deadline | 12 January 2025 |
This module covers the law and regulation of cybersecurity, taking into account Irish and EU law such as the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, the NIS2 Directive, and the Cyber Resilience Act.
It examines the cybersecurity obligations imposed by these laws and assesses the management and incident response mechanisms that need to be in place to comply with them.
It looks at the development of criminal offences relating to cybercrime and the development of international cooperation in this area.
It identifies and discusses particular legal issues in responding to cybercrime, such as intelligence sharing, network surveillance and monitoring, and the implications of collecting data for forensic use.
It also examines liability for damages arising from cybersecurity incidents, and issues regarding cyber-insurance.
On completing this module students will be able to:
- Describe the international and domestic legal framework relevant to cybersecurity;
- Describe and critically assess key legal issues presented by cybercrime;
- Outline and discuss the legal issues which may arise at each step of responding to a cybersecurity incident;
- Explain the rules on liability for harm caused by insecure software/hardware; and
- Consider a hypothetical cybersecurity incident, identify the key legal issues which arise from it, and describe what steps need to be taken on foot of these issues.
- Cybersecurity law and policy in Ireland and the European Union
- Cybersecurity controls affecting software and hardware development
- Cybercrime law, investigation and prosecution
- Cybersecurity incident response
- Liability for harm caused by insecure software/hardware
This module will provides essential training for anyone whose role involves cybersecurity. It will provide them with the skills and knowledge to identify regulatory issues affecting their business, advise on cybersecurity compliance, and handle cybersecurity incidents. It will be particularly relevant for anyone with managerial responsibilities for data protection and cybersecurity.
This micro-credential is delivered through the UCD online learning platform (Brightspace) and in person, and will consist of seminars and critical writing.
It will be taught in a hybrid format using interactive seminars based on discussion of prior reading and videos on particular topics.
All seminars can be attended in person or remotely via Zoom.
- 2,500 word assignment during trimester - 50%
- 2,500 word end of trimester assignment. - 50%
Written feedback will be provided for essays.
Please note: Learners can avail of only one form of funding per application.
Micro-Credentials Learner Fee Subsidy-Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3
The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning through micro-credentials. The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy is funded by Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
HCI Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidies are available on identified micro-credentials only and in fixed numbers from March 2024 until October 2025.
Please see Eligibility Criteria for further information.
If you have any questions about this micro-credential, or would like to speak to a UCD staff member, please contact (opens in a new window)microcredentials@ucd.ie.