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SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals

SEC595Cyber Defense, Artificial Intelligence
SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals
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Penetration Testing (PENT)

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Performance of authorised tests to identify vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems. Findings support remediation planning and risk reduction across the enterprise.

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Incident Management (USUP)

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Co-ordination of detection, response, and recovery activities across teams and systems. Emphasis is placed on minimising impact, restoring services, and maintaining clear communication during disruptions.

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Strategic Planning (ITSP)

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Development of long-term technology roadmaps that support enterprise goals and capability development. Focus includes alignment of IT investments with business outcomes.

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Digital Forensics (DGFS)

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Retrieval and interpretation of data from devices and networks to support incident response, compliance investigations, and legal cases. Work focuses on evidence integrity, validated methods, and attacker attribution.

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Risk Management (BURM)

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Analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts to support prioritised risk mitigation. Outputs inform investment decisions and align cyber risk with business tolerance levels.

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Infrastructure Design (IFDN)

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Planning and design of secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Design outputs meet both current and future business needs.

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Offensive Cyber Operations (OCEP)

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Execution of controlled cyber operations that emulate threat actor behaviour to evaluate organisational defences. Operations are used to identify weaknesses and enhance preparedness.

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Cybercrime Investigation (CRIM)

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Collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence to trace cybercrime and support prosecution efforts. Technical artefacts are translated into admissible findings in collaboration with legal and law enforcement teams.

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Governance (GOVN)

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Development of frameworks that align technology use with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Focus areas include policy design, risk controls, and enterprise accountability structures.

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