Courses & Units
Cyber Threat Intelligence ZAT126
This unit will be offered subject to minimum enrolment numbers. A decision to continue or cancel the offering will be made no less than one week before classes are due to start.
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Introduction
This unit introduces you to the practical approaches taken in penetration testing – simulating aggressors in a cyber security penetration testing environment. The unit will be practical task focused and allow you to explore the penetration testing process from inception to completion with a focus on three key areas: Legal and Ethical considerations; conducting simulated penetration testing; and reporting findings.
Summary
| Unit name | Cyber Threat Intelligence |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZAT126 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Applied Design, Science and Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Robin Katersky Barnes |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the legal and ethical aspects of cyber threat intelligence in industry settings.
- Analyse and communicate results of cyber threat intelligence to a professional standard.
- Assess and reflect on the effectiveness of threat intelligence to produce client focused cyber threat reports.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAT205|ZAT215Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Two hour tutorials weeks 1 - 3 and 5 – 9 and 10 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Comparative Critique of Tools and Technique Compilation (10%)|Penetration Testing Agreement (20%)|Debrief and Report (30%)|Testing in Simulated Environments (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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