VU23216 - Perform basic cyber security data analysis
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Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to detect and recognise discrepancies in data by performing analysis. The unit covers the collection of data on a scenario and performing basic analysis which includes the process of breaking down the scenario to a set of subtasks which are examined for their effectiveness.
The unit also examines databases as a repository for data and the vulnerabilities that exist as well as software tools to support pattern recognition.This unit is applies to individuals working as cyber security technician either alone or as part of a team.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• Collect data and perform basic cyber security data analysis using software tools to detect anomalies and discrepancies.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• Sources of data. Examples are:
o firewalls
o Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
o Access Control Systems (ACS)
o System logs
o Netflow information
o Network Access Control (NAC) systems
o Security and Event Management systems (SIEM)
• Database concepts
• Inputting data to a database
• Accessing data from a database
• Database security vulnerabilities
• Software tools to identify data patterns
• Mitigation strategies to minimise database security vulnerabilities.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):