Course Overview
Students will learn advanced concepts in digital forensic analysis and investigation. The course will cover the investigation and response process from the focus of a computer forensics analyst. Topics include analysis of evidence from computers, networks, and mobile devices; event reconstruction; interpretation of digit evidence; and anti-forensic techniques, including encryption, steganography and rootkit hiding. Throughout this course, extensive hands-on exercises provide the students with practical experience in performing computer forensic investigation in the real world.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 8513
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$916.44
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful compleltion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Collect and analyze network-based forensic evidence.
- Recover data and deleted files from a variety of digital devices.
- Apply Digital Forensic techniques to investigate network compromise and malware activity.
- Discover and analyse information hidden my anti-forensic techniques
- Apply legal principles correctly in complex digital investigations.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Digital Forensics 2 (FSCT 8523) 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
- Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 8523 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65958
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 30 Loading
- CRN 65958
- $916.44 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Ilia Lvovski
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- HYBRID delivery format. This course is for students accepted into the Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity Program. There are no required textbooks for this offering. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. Students who are not currently accepted in a Forensics program or, if this course is NOT part of your program matrix, please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca.
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