- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The course covers a wide range of topics from common vulnerabilities and tools that are used to exploit, to incident response and handling. Addresses theoretical and practical issues in malicious programs and scripts, stegonagraphy, worms and different types of network exploits and attacks.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 8540
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$895.37
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Select exploit code and hacker tools for the purposes of gaining an understanding of network vulnerabilities.
- Use monitoring and scanning tools to identify system vulnerabilities.
- Protect information and systems using appropriate security tools
- Evaluate freely available tools and off-the-shelf hardware to sniff wireless traffic and compromise 802.11 networks.
- Test systems vulnerabilities using popular frameworks such as Metasploit to penetrate networks.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Network Exploits and Vulnerabilities (FSCT 8590) 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 2025
Below is one offering of FSCT 8590 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 54294
Dates
May 10 - Jun 07 Seats Available
- CRN 54294
- $895.37 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 - Jun 07 | Sat | 08:30 - 17:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 323 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Karim Lalji
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- This course is in person. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. There is no required textbook for this offering. 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.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.