Course Overview
This course covers advanced topics in network security and intrusion detection. In-depth coverage of perimeter protection and firewall designs. Advanced Intrusion Detection and IDS/IPS design and implementation. Students will be familiarized with network monitoring and security tools, and use them to perform traffic and IDS signature analysis, and network forensics. Also covered will be reverse engineering and machine code analysis techniques. These will be used to analyze malicious code and malware.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 8540
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 completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the computer security strategies related to a corporate network.
- Describe common network-based attacks and network protection technologies used to protect the networks.
- Describe the TCP/IP protocol suite.
- Implement different firewall technologies according to their respective usages.
- Implement an adequate perimeter defence strategy based on security principles and best practices.
- Implement IDS systems as part of the network defence structure.
- Reverse engineer machine code and detect and analyze malware.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks associated with artificial intelligence systems.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Related Programs
Network Security 2 (FSCT 8560) 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 8560 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66019
Dates
Apr 20 - Jul 20 Loading
- CRN 66019
- $916.44 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 - Jul 20 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 323 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
D'Arcy Smith
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.
- There will be no classes on May 18, 2026 - Victoria Day. There is no required textbook. 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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Status
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