Course Overview
This course is a study of topics of particular interest to advanced students in the area of network security. The focus will be on understanding network vulnerabilities and how they can be exploited. Penetration testing frameworks and tools will be covered. Understanding how to mitigate network threats and vulnerabilities will be covered. . Introduction to privacy and Cyberwarfare issues and vulnerabilities. Students will be familiarized with network monitoring and security tools and use them to perform traffic and IDS signature analysis, and network forensics.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 7003
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
$858.01
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:
- Demonstrate how exploits can be used to compromise networks and evaluate the threat they pose to systems and networks.
- Conduct network audits and penetration testing for networks.
- Analyze networks and identify potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
- Design and implement customized network security solutions that would mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
- Perform detailed and in-depth forensics analysis of large data sets.
- Take measures to protect against information theft and Cyberwarfare.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Network Security Administration (COMP 8003) 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
- Applied Computer Science (Human Computer Interface Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Administration Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Wireless and Mobile Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 8003 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69294
Dates
Apr 22 - Jul 15 Loading
- CRN 69294
- $858.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 - Jul 15 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 323 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
D'Arcy Smith
Course outline
Important information
- No class July 1 - Canada Day 1. Please email compBSc@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Include your full name, student number (A0#), course number (e.g. COMP 7000), and CRN #. 2. This is a BScACS course. BScACS courses are also open to non-bachelor program students, if approval is granted by the BScACS Program Head. 3. BScACS program students have up to seven (7) years to complete the program starting from the date of their first technical degree-level course or the date of acceptance to the BScACS program, whichever comes first.
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