Big Data, Machine Learning and Data Visualisation for Cyber Security

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
INFO 1001
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Course ID
200112
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sherif Haggag
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to teach you the essential knowledge and skills to effectively utilise data analytics and visualisation tools within the realm of cybersecurity. By focusing on understanding big data fundamentals, machine learning techniques, and data visualisation methods, learners will gain proficiency in collecting, interpreting, and visualising data to solve intricate cybersecurity challenges. Through this course, students will develop the capability to apply data analytics tools and techniques to identify, analyse, and mitigate cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing their analytical and communication skills within a cybersecurity context.

  • Introduction To Big Data, Machine Learning, And Cybersecurity
  • Machine Learning Techniques For Cybersecurity
  • Data Visualization & Cybersecurity Applications

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the fundamentals of big data and its relevance to cyber security
  • Apply machine learning algorithms and techniques for cyber security applications
  • Effectively communicate insights from cyber security data
  • Apply data analytics tools and techniques to identify cyber security threats and vulnerabilities

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 55901
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
Class number
Class number 55902
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 214
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 214
Class number
Class number 51586
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 205
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 205

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of COMP1003 Structured Data/INFO1016 Security Foundations

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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