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Data Analytics for Cyber Security unit (ZAT119)

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Unit year 2025

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Location: Online

Introduction

In this unit you will learn about three key areas of data analytics in cyber security. Using a series of tools to develop your cyber security analytical tool kit, you will begin by conducting basic data analysis using Excel and build an analytical dashboard in Excel which will allow you to dynamically update the dashboard based on the dataset entered. With these skills you will then transition to network data analytics for threat hunting and incident response, culminating in an assessment  on post-infection threat analysis. Finally, you will undertake active network monitoring and analysis using cutting edge industry tools, that will form your final assessment. The progression of practical skill development in this unit will add progressive complexity to your understanding of data analytics scoped to cyber security and align with a Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts’ role.

Summary

Unit name Data Analytics for Cyber Security
Unit code ZAT119
Credit points 12.5
College/School University College
Discipline Pathways
Coordinator Ms Fiona Brodribb
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

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Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse the role and purpose of data for cyber security
  • Explain how data analytics is applied in the cyber security industry
  • Apply analytical cyber security processes to address industry challenges

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
020305 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $2,780.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAT201|ZAT213

Teaching

AssessmentAT1: Cybersecurity Dashboard (Microsoft Excel) (20%)|AT2: Network Data Forensic Analysis (Wireshark) (40%)|AT3: SOC Data Analytics (Splunk) (40%)
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Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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