Course Overview
This course will cover emerging, specialized areas in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity. The goal is to introduce new vulnerabilities, investigative techniques, and technologies. Students will be expected to develop new competency and knowledge in specialized areas, and they will also be expected to research and present topics of contemporary interest in Digital Forensics and Cyber security. Instructors will be drawn from a range of high tech companies, government organizations, and law enforcement communities.
Domestic fees
$958.68
International fees are typically 3.4 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:
- Critically read and assess new research in Digital Forensics and/or Cybersecurity.
- Evaluate credibility, context, evidence, and soundness of reasoning related to the course topic.
- Describe, analyze and assess digital evidence related to the course topic.
- Identify ambiguity, controversy and complexity in the contemporary practice of Digital Forensics and/or Cybersecurity.
- Apply, in course assignments and discussions, cross-disciplinary approaches, ideas, and solutions.
- Produce written and oral arguments that demonstrate skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing..
- Present ideas and research findings in a research paper / project report.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Special Topics in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity (FSCT 8592) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of FSCT 8592 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 88353
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 09 Loading
- CRN 88353
- $958.68 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 09 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 318 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Denis Astahov
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
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 who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. No Classes on Friday, Mar 26, Good Friday. Textbook is not required, but the instructor has recommended a textbook, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_textbooks.asp (FSCT) for more details. 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.
Confirmation
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Status
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