Cyber Threat Intelligence
PostgraduateMAQ-PICX80332026
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 19 July 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 27 July 2026
- Price from
- $4,320
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Cyber Threat Intelligence
About this subject
On successful completion, a student will be able to:
- Apply investigative tools, including SIEM systems and threat intelligence platforms, to detect and interpret malicious activity.
- Evaluate vulnerability information, such as Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and threat feeds, to assess risk and prioritise defensive actions.
- Produce clear, concise, and actionable cyber threat intelligence reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of enterprise-grade security technologies and their role in threat detection and response.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
As cyberattacks grow in speed and sophistication, effective threat intelligence is essential for proactive defence. This unit examines the tools, techniques, and frameworks used to detect, analyse, and respond to emerging cyber threats. Students will gain hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) to investigate malicious activity and correlate threat data across sources. The unit explores the role of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), threat feeds, and intelligence sharing mechanisms in understanding attacker behaviour and anticipating system vulnerabilities. Students will engage with the threat intelligence lifecycle and learn to transform complex technical data into actionable insights that support both operational security and strategic planning. Through applied exercises and real-world scenarios, students will build the technical and analytical skills needed to contribute to organisational and national security, producing clear, targeted intelligence products for diverse stakeholders in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
- Threat Intelligence Report (50%)
- SIEM Simulation Exercise (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- MAQ-STS-MAS-2026 - Master of Strategy and Security
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Others
Pre-requisite-Admission to Admission to MCyberSecAnalysis(OUA) OR MStrategySec(OUA) OR GradCertStrategicPolicy(OUA)
NCCW (2020 and onwards)
PICT8033 Cyber Threat Intelligence
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Master of Strategy and Security
PostgraduateMAQ-STS-MAS