Course details
IT security is growing area with several domains including both information security and network security. This course replaces COMP 3705 which covered both information security and network security. COMP 3704 will provide a more in depth overview of key topics in information security only and is one of the prerequisites for COMP 4704 Applied Network Security. IT professionals across multiple sectors from software development, database, web, mobile and networks will benefit from the material covered. This hands-on course is led by local industry experts who will share their knowledge and best practices for securing computer systems. Students will complete labs and exercises to experience applied IT security and gain a practical knowledge. Topics will include: security awareness, risk mitigation and control administration, data and application security, cryptography, attack techniques, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, incident response, disaster recovery, and forensic analysis. In addition, information handling best practices, privacy and regulatory issues are discussed. Upon completion of this course, successful participants will be aware of best practices in IT security and how to implement secure information systems. Network related aspects of IT security are covered in the follow-on course, COMP 4704 “Applied Network Security".
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 1002
Credits
3.0
Cost
$614.38 - $653.13 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of COMP 3704 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 88356
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Mon Apr 03 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88356
- $614.38
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 03 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Steven Overland
Course outline
Cost
$614.38
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted. No class on February 20 (Family Day).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of COMP 3704 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68920
Duration
Mon May 08 - Mon Jul 31 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68920
- $653.13
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 08 - Jul 31 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
Instructor
Md. Navid Bin Anwar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$653.13
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted. No class May 22 (Victoria Day). Class in session July 3 (Canada Day).
Status
CRN 68908
Duration
Tue May 09 - Tue Jul 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68908
- $640.27
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 09 - Jul 25 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 484 |
Instructor
Md. Navid Bin Anwar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$640.27
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours on campus. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe IT Security risks.
- Discuss security mitigation strategies and implementations.
- Assess risk involved with integration of systems and networks with 3rd parties and apply required controls.
- Develop corporate IT security awareness plans and training.
- Secure data throughout its life-cycle in various environments.
- Apply host hardening best practices.
- Recognize common application IT security issues and apply appropriate controls.
- Describe key cryptography concepts and know when to apply them.
- Apply public key cryptography and related infrastructure to achieve security goals.
- Recognize common attack vectors such as social engineering.
- Secure an IT system using authentication, authorization and access control technologies.
- Plan and implement physical and environmental security.
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
- Implement a disaster recovery plan, incident response and forensic procedures.
- Apply security controls to desktop, server, mobile, and embedded systems.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
Applied IT Security Fundamentals (COMP 3704) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Data Analytics
Certificate Part-time
- Applied Network Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
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