Course Overview
Students will learn to work with security models for database systems, including evaluating Intrusion Detection schemes, implementing and evaluating cryptographic solutions for data privacy and confidentiality, and experimenting with solutions for authentication, access control and non-repudiation. They will conduct in-depth studies of the design and composition of database engines and their popular deployment architectures to explore attack vectors, security vulnerabilities and threat protection. Students will gain familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance/conformance of security solutions.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$870.52
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Related Programs
Database Systems Security (COMP 8171) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Science (Database Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Human Computer Interface Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Wireless and Mobile Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 8171 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51922
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 51922
- $870.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 22:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 678 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tejinder Randhawa
Course outline
TBD
Important information
- No Class Sep 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Nov 11 - Rememberance Day. 1. Please email compBSc@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Include your full name, student number (A0#), course number (e.g. COMP__), and CRN #. 2. This is a BScACS course. BScACS courses are also open to non-bachelor program students, if approval is granted by the BScACS Program Head. 3. BScACS program students have up to seven (7) years to complete the program starting from the date of their first technical degree-level course or the date of acceptance to the BScACS program, whichever comes first.
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