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<p>This advanced unit delves deep into the dynamic world of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The students will explore advanced threat detection, incident response, security information and event management (SIEM), and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) technologies. Learn to analyze security data, hunt for threats, investigate incidents, and implement automated workflows to streamline security operations. Through hands-on labs, gain practical experience with leading tools and hone your analytical and problem-solving skills to become a valuable asset in any SOC environment.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Introduction to Security Operations Centers (SOCs), Security Operations Life Cycle<br>
2. Advanced Threat Detection Techniques (e.g., Network Traffic Analysis, Endpoint Data Analysis, User Behavior Analysis)<br>
3. Security incident response frameworks, methodologies, best practices, process & procedure<br>
4. Advanced Security Monitoring Strategies & Threat Hunting Concepts<br>
5. Introduction to Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)<br>
6. SOAR Workflows for Threat Detection & Incident Response<br>
7. Integrating SIEM & SOAR for Enhanced Security Operations<br>
8. Advanced SOAR Configuration & Optimization<br>
9. Future Trends in Security Operations</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This advanced unit delves deep into the dynamic world of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The students will explore advanced threat detection, incident response, security information and event management (SIEM), and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) technologies. Learn to analyze security data, hunt for threats, investigate incidents, and implement automated workflows to streamline security operations. Through hands-on labs, gain practical experience with leading tools and hone your analytical and problem-solving skills to become a valuable asset in any SOC environment.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Introduction to Security Operations Centers (SOCs), Security Operations Life Cycle<br> 2. Advanced Threat Detection Techniques (e.g., Network Traffic Analysis, Endpoint Data Analysis, User Behavior Analysis)<br> 3. Security incident response frameworks, methodologies, best practices, process & procedure<br> 4. Advanced Security Monitoring Strategies & Threat Hunting Concepts<br> 5. Introduction to Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)<br> 6. SOAR Workflows for Threat Detection & Incident Response<br> 7. Integrating SIEM & SOAR for Enhanced Security Operations<br> 8. Advanced SOAR Configuration & Optimization<br> 9. Future Trends in Security Operations</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020113 - Networks and Communications
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech3504">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH2505" target="_blank">ITECH2505</a>"</p>
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None
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None
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyze and apply advanced threat detection methodologies that leverage network traffic analysis, endpoint data analysis, and user behavior analysis.</p>
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<p>Evaluate and apply incident response frameworks and best practices to manage cybersecurity incidents.</p>
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<p>Analyse and compare leading security operations solutions such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) based on their functionalities and organizational needs.</p>
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<p>Design security monitoring strategies using advanced detection techniques.</p>
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<p>Integrate security operations concepts to develop a secure and resilient organisational security framework.</p>
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<p>Students complete a series of practical security investigations involving network traffic analysis, endpoint analysis, user behaviour analysis, threat hunting, and security event investigation. They document their findings, analytical processes, and decision-making in a portfolio that demonstrates the application of advanced threat detection techniques and security monitoring practices.</p>
<p>Security Operations Investigation Portfolio</p>
<p>25%-35%</p>
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<p>Students act as cybersecurity consultants to design a security operations capability for an organisation. They analyse organisational requirements, develop security monitoring and detection strategies, evaluate operational approaches, and justify recommendations through professional documentation and design artefacts.</p>
<p>Security Operations Design Project</p>
<p>25%–35%</p>
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<p>Students demonstrate integrated security operations capability through an authentic scenario-based assessment such as an incident response simulation, security investigation, operational challenge, or case study. Students must analyse information, make and justify decisions, and demonstrate their understanding through a presentation, demonstration, oral defence, or other validation activity that provides evidence of independent capability.</p>
<p>Security Operations Capstone Demonstration</p>
<p>35%–50%</p>
1, 2, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020113 - Networks and Communications
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech3504">View unit fees</a>
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