Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and IT Forensics

Ashutosh Yadav

I'm currently working as an Atlassian Consultant for VMotion IT Solutions - a software solutions and services company in Limerick.

Every day is different as I'm working with enterprise clients all over Ireland and advising them on best practices regarding software development, ITSM (IT Service Management Software) and security.

My job requires a lot of client interaction whether it be on-site or remote via teams/zoom calls. Technical skills and soft skills go hand in hand here and I believe I've acquired these critical technical skills during my studies at the University of Limerick.

I personally found the Cloud Computing, Computer Forensics and Host & Network Security modules quite engaging as they are very much up-to date with the technology in the real-world, such as AWS, which I found extremely beneficial when transitioning that knowledge into practice in the working world as we also had the opportunity to acquire industry leading certifications as part of our studies.

These modules stood out to me as they were very hands-on and offered a chance to really put the theory into practice, like creating our own exploits to try and encourage us to think outside the box.

It's important to stand-out as a graduate these days as employers are on the look-out for individuals that can back-up their learning with real-life experience and I found that this course set me up for success from the very beginning.

Mike Vriesema

I am currently working as a Security Delivery Specialist at Accenture, a global professional services company. Throughout my journey here, I've been immersed in a diverse array of projects, all of which have been centred around bolstering security for our clients. These experiences have been enriched by the skills I cultivated during my time at UL's comprehensive course.

My time at Accenture has not only provided invaluable exposure but also a platform for continuous learning. Starting out, I must admit, I felt a tad unprepared, but I was pleasantly surprised by how seamlessly my academic knowledge from UL integrated into the industry landscape.

During my Co-Op tenure at Kemp Technologies in Limerick, I had the privilege of honing my soft skills and deepening my understanding of networks. A highlight of this period was the creation of my very own extensive virtual lab, crafted from scratch to facilitate hands-on practice.

My academic journey at UL, specifically in Cyber Security & IT Forensics, laid a robust groundwork across various pivotal aspects within the security and technology realms. The course is designed to be forward-looking, in sync with the latest trends, and aligned with the ongoing global security landscape.

Mateusz Tyrkiel

My official job title is Associate Cyber Security Engineer with Northern Trust - a large financial services company.

My job is filled with a variety of tasks across multiple different platforms such as, on-premise datacenter management, Azure cloud and Google Chronicle. It can also vary from creating a data flow solution from a source application or machine to be ingested into the Azure SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) software, creating a custom written Python or PowerShell solution to manipulate data, or to work alongside the Blue Team during alert investigations. Day-to-day variety is what I particularly enjoy which is what my course placed emphasis on through teaching networking concepts, programming, forensics, team-work and project management.

My placement was actually within Northern Trust as well during which I got the chance to experience the accounting solutions engineering team which showed me how project management is carried out within companies. This also led me to the place I am today as I was invited to return as a full-time employee after my graduation.

During my studies, I had sparked an interest in electronics, specifically the hardware side which led me to doing an FYP around a “Thermal Vision” device with communications over a low-power wireless network. The interests developed and the skills learnt as a result of doing this course were a reason behind my journey to where I am today.