Welcome to Big Data, a comprehensive 4-week course designed to provide you with a solid foundation in Big Data concepts, technologies, and applications. This course is perfect for IT professionals, data enthusiasts, and anyone interested in harnessing the power of Big Data.
Throughout the course, you will explore fundamental topics such as Big Data types and distributed computing. You will delve into the Big Data technology stack, understanding how virtualization and cloud technologies integrate within this ecosystem. The course also highlights the critical role of Big Data analytics in cybersecurity, covering essential techniques for threat detection, network monitoring, and security management through real-world case studies. Additionally, you will tackle the four main challenges of Big Data—Volume, Velocity, Variety, and Veracity—learning strategies to manage and overcome them.
Join us in this engaging and practical journey to unlock the potential of Big Data and drive innovation in your organisation.
Difficulty
Beginner
Cost
Free!
Duration
4 weeksEnrol Here
We’re upgrading our Short Course Website! You can use the form below to register and you will be enrolled by our Short Course admin team as soon as the website is back up. In the meantime, you can head to our YouTube Channel and get started by viewing our webinars there.
Use the form below to enrol in this short course, once submitted you will receive a signup email with login details for our learning site.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Introduction to Big Data
Module 2: Big Data Technology Foundation
Module 3: Applied Big Data Analytics in Cybersecurity Management
Module 4: Challenges in Big Data
Assessment
Course Information
Who will present the webinars?
Matt Constable will be your facilitator for this short course.
Matt is a lifelong learner with degree qualifications in Computing, Psychology and Exercise Science, and Masters’ qualifications in Computer Security and Exercise Physiology. He is also currently pursuing a PhD in Sports Biomechanics. A 30-year veteran of the IT industry, he has extensive experience across a variety of areas including network engineering, cyber security, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), contact centre and wireless technologies. He has been employed in various public and private sector enterprises as both a customer and an integrator/service provider. At various times, he has held professional level certifications with numerous vendors including Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, ISC2, Novell, Microsoft, SANS, F5 & Radware.
Matt has been an Adjunct Lecturer at Charles Sturt University since 2007, developing and teaching subjects in the IT Masters programs.
What is the aim of this short course?
This short course aims to provide students with an understanding of Big Data and its transformative impact on various sectors. Topics will explore the fundamental concepts, technological foundations, and real-world applications of Big Data analytics. By the end of the course, students will have gained some of the skills needed to utilise the power of Big Data to assist decision-making, enhance cybersecurity management practices, and address the challenges posed by large-scale data environments.
The course will blend theoretical knowledge with practical insights, leveraging tools like Splunk to illustrate key principles and techniques. Through a combination of online lectures, case studies, hands-on demonstrations, and a final exam, students will be ready to apply Big Data analytics in their professional roles.
This course is relevant to professionals looking to expand their expertise in Cyber Security Fundamentals Subject (ITI581) which is a core foundation subject in the Master of Cyber Security. As well as subjects like:
- ITI581 Cyber Security Fundamentals
- ITE533 Cyber Security Management
- ITE512 Incident Response
- ITE513 Forensic Investigation
- ITE535 Pen Testing
What is included?
In addition to the weekly interactive webinars, you will be provided with suggested reading materials, audio lectures, an active discussion forum and a weekly activity to complete.
Is there a final exam?
Yes — the short course exam will be a timed, open-book exam that you will sit at your computer.
Do I get a completion certificate if I complete the course?
Yes — provided you receive a pass mark (50% or over) for course assessment, which comprises the exam and any available participation marks.
Are there any prerequisites for the course?
No — you can sit this short course all by itself, but if you’re new to the concepts listed in the course structure it may be beneficial to complete some of our other beginner level cyber security short courses first like IT Basics 1 or IT Basics 2.
Will the course qualify me for university credit?
Yes — successful completion of three or more of our short courses will qualify you for one credit for an industry elective subject in our postgraduate courses. Click here for further details.
Will I need to purchase any study materials to complete the course?
No — all essential materials will be supplied.
Will the webinars be recorded?
Yes — all webinars are recorded and you will be able to access them, and all other free course materials, by registering for the course.
