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Prof. Dr. Fiona MacLeod

Master in Threat Intelligence, Malware & Adversary Operations

Welcome, future guardians of the digital realm. Our mission is to train you to not just understand vulnerabilities, but to defend against them, building the systems that will ensure the safety and trust of our interconnected world.

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Master in Threat Intelligence, Malware & Adversary Operations

01Foundations of Threat Intelligence
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Threat Intelligence
  The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Threat Intelligence.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Threat Intelligence?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Threat Intelligence.
  The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Threat Intelligence.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Threat Intelligence.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Threat Intelligence.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Threat Intelligence
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Threat Intelligence to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Threat Intelligence to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Threat Intelligence to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Threat Intelligence for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Threat Intelligence as applied to Foundations of Threat Intelligence.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Threat Intelligence for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Threat Intelligence
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Threat Intelligence against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Threat Intelligence as applied to Foundations of Threat Intelligence.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Threat Intelligence against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Threat Intelligence to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Threat Intelligence?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Threat Intelligence to a new documented context.
02Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
1. FoundationsFoundations of Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
  The learner can explain the core terms of Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.
2. MethodsMethods in Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
  The learner can apply a method from Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering as applied to Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering as applied to Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering to a new documented context.
03Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking
1. FoundationsFoundations of Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking
  The learner can explain the core terms of Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking.
2. MethodsMethods in Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking
  The learner can apply a method from Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking as applied to Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking as applied to Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Threat Hunting and Adversary Tracking to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence as applied to Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence as applied to Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Threat Intelligence to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity as applied to The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity as applied to The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity to a new documented context.
06Design Thinking Workshops
1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Design Thinking Workshops?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Design Thinking Workshops?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
07Project Management for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Project Management for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Project Management for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
08Professional Skills for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Professional Skills for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Professional Skills for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Adversary Tracking, Malware Reverse Engineering, Threat Hunting, Operational Intelligence

Security is not a feature; it is a necessity.
Prof. Dr. Fiona MacLeod

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a cybersecurity engineer who believes that a strong defense is the foundation of a resilient digital world. My work focuses on securing networked systems, detecting threats, and hardening infrastructure end-to-end to protect against the most sophisticated cyber attacks.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Security: How AI is Changing Cyber Defense' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze security data and detect threats. • Blog Post: 'Why Every Engineer Needs a Cybersecurity Mindset' - Discusses how data can be used to design more ethical and effective engineering strategies. • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Modeling the Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization' - Presented at the International Conference on Political Science, detailing a breakthrough in understanding the social dynamics of online behavior. • Journal Article: 'The Role of International Institutions in Post-Conflict Reconstruction' - Published in the Journal of International Relations, this paper provides a framework for understanding how international institutions can aid in post-conflict recovery. • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of Politics in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a political magazine on how data and AI are transforming politics. • Book: 'The Political Animal: A Guide to Political Science' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of political science. • Total Score: 28/30 • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Scotland, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Taqwa,' can instantly highlight key political themes and motifs in a document and connect them to other texts across cultures. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique chess sets, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of a complex system of rules and strategies.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfMacLeodThreatIntel · LinkedIn: /in/fionamacleod · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Fiona_MacLeod

Adaptive access

Engage: Fiona MacLeod. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual policy simulator." You'll be given a real-world political problem, such as how to improve public transportation, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze political data and design new policies.

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