Abstract
As cyber threats continue to increase, it has become even more important to have a proactive approach to identifying security gaps and have effective measures in place to close those gaps. The availability of data from past cyber incidents provides a vital source of information about the type of adversaries … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
An overview of cyber threat intelligence (CTI)Threat intelligence requirement generationCTI and security planningCTI frameworksCTI platforms and standardsOrganisation security profile and CTI strategyThreat modelling and adversary analysisCTI data sourcesEffective defense including artificial intelligence (AI) techniquesThreat intelligence sharing and cyber incident attributionUtilise darknet intelligence for CTI and dark web threat hunting
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to identify and analyse emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities to gain a deeper understanding of complex cyber threat situations;
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be able to investigate and evaluate the countermeasures involved in implementing controls and to follow best practice for reducing cyber threats;
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be able to develop skills in operational, tactical, and strategic-level threat intelligence, and apply those skills in various threat scenarios;
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be able to differentiate frameworks and standards, and to devise a plan to detect and respond to targeted threats;
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be able to evaluate intelligence data sources, and to formulate threat modelling and undertake predictive threat analysis.
Assumed knowledge
ITI581 Network Security Fundamentals or ITC595 Information Security