Course details
This course will provide students with the latest techniques used to effectively gather online information for investigative purposes relating to persons, companies, and other assets. Students will be introduced to the methods of gathering online intelligence through social media platforms, search engines, and dark web searches. In addition, students will learn how to assess potential counter-intelligence concerns. Particular emphasis will be placed on heightened awareness and the "paper trail" investigators may leave behind when using internet investigation tools. Approaches to maintain privacy and security when carrying out online investigations will also be explored and students will be introduced to a variety of online search methodologies.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$887.40
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 8520 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 63404
Duration
Sat May 27 - Sat Jun 24 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 63404
- $887.40
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 - Jun 24 | Sat | 09:00 - 18:00 | Online |
Instructor
Marty Hurst
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$887.40
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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This course will run ONLINE for the Spring/Summer 202320 term and will be taught LIVE. There are no required textbooks. 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. For information on Forensic programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics. Please note, in order to successfully participate in this course you will require either a laptop or desktop computer with internet access so that you can access remotely the software required for this course. Please advise us if this will be a problem for you.
Status
Seats Available
2 seats remaining as of Fri March 31, 2023 at 7:19 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Outline the basis of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SMINT).
- Apply advanced internet searching tools and techniques to conduct online investigations.
- Apply advanced web browser usage, and apply techniques for searching the surface, deep, and dark web surfaces.
- Develop an internet search plan for operational use.
- Assess operational challenges that face the user when using online information.
- Propose and implement the covert usage of social media.
- Propose and implement the covert usage of social media.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Internet for Investigation (FSCT 8520) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
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