- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course will introduce learners to Computer Forensics Fundamentals as well as the Computer Forensics Investigation Process. Students will learn about Dark Web, Windows, Linux, Malware Forensics, and how to use different tools to investigate web and email attacks. This course will provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical experience on current investigation tools.
Prerequisite(s)
- Ethical Hacking, Basic knowledge of networking, routing, switching and OS.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$213.60 - $217.93 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe fundamental concepts of computer forensics
- Describe Types of disk drives, their characteristics, logical structure, and various OS booting processes
- Identify Anti-forensics techniques and countermeasures
- Implement Windows and Linux forensics
- Explore how to recover deleted data from various operating systems
- Explore Malware forensics
- Explore Linux CSI to do the forensic
- Explore OSINT in Linux CSI
- Implement Autopsy to do a Forensic in the captured image
- Explore cache, cookie, and history Forensic in the browser
- Describe Dark web and TOR browser forensics
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Forensic Investigation (XCSA 1104) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Cybersecurity Analysis for Network Administrators
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of XCSA 1104 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68165
Dates
Mon May 27 - Fri Aug 02
- 10 weeks
- CRN 68165
- Domestic fees $213.60
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 - Aug 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Hamidreza Talebi
Course outline
Important information
- 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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- If you have any question about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Selina Li - selina_li@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT.
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of XCSA 1104 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 49700
Dates
Mon Oct 21 - Fri Dec 27
- 10 weeks
- CRN 49700
- Domestic fees $217.93
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 - Dec 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Hamidreza Talebi
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- If you have any questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant – soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.