Course details
This course will introduce students to forensic issues related to preserving and analyzing mobile devices. Students will learn about mobile technology and its implementations in today's environment. The course will introduce the students to the legal aspects of working with mobile devices, the various types of information available to the examiner and will present an overview of modern mobile acquisition and analysis tools.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Cost
$302.72 - $303.02 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of XFSC 3010 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68890
Duration
Sat Jul 01 - Sat Jul 22 (4 weeks)
- 4 weeks
- CRN 68890
- $302.72
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 01 - Jul 22 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$302.72
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.
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Students will have access to this course via learning hub on the first day of class. This offering is an online, asynchronous format. You do not have to sign in at a particular time or a particular day. However, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of XFSC 3010 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 50390
Duration
Wed Nov 01 - Wed Nov 22 (4 weeks)
- 4 weeks
- CRN 50390
- $303.02
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ilia Lvovski
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$303.02
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.
-
Students will have access to this course via learning hub on the first day of class. This offering is an online, asynchronous format. You do not have to sign in at a particular time or a particular day. However, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply sound mobile device seizure procedures.
- Conduct in-depth cell phone analysis of iOS and Android systems.
- Perform mobile extraction and data analysis using forensic software.
- Identify cloud issues: techniques and approaches for accessing cloud data and artifacts.
- Perform technical documentation: Taking notes, creating and submitting a full forensic report describing all the steps taken during the analysis.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Mobile Forensics Basic Skills (XFSC 3010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Foundational Digital Forensics Skills
Microcredential Part-time
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