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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INFO 1001
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Course ID
200112
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
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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
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

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

Prerequisite(s)

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

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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