Security Analytics: Essential Data Analytics Knowledge for Cybersecurity Professionals and Students

Rakesh M. Verma, Murat Kantarcioglu, David J. Marchette, Ernst L. Leiss, Thamar Solorio

Abstract: At the 2015 Workshop on Security and Privacy Analytics, there was a well-attended and vigorous debate on educating and training professionals and students in security analytics. This article extends this debate by laying out essential security analytics concepts for professionals and students, sharing educational experiences, and identifying gaps in the field.