Course details
This hands-on course aims to introduce the student to the basics of how to acquire sound forensic evidence from the most common digital devices found today. From laptop/desktop computers, mobile phones, tablets, servers, USB drives, RAID arrays or proprietary CCTV DVR's; each device type often requires a unique combination of techniques and forensic tools to capture a forensic image that can be used for evidentiary purposes.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$808.05
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of FSCT 7509 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 45033
Duration
Mon Sep 12 - Mon Nov 21 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 45033
- $808.05
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 21 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Oct 08 | Sat | 08:30 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 372 |
| Oct 29 | Sat | 08:30 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 372 |
Instructor
Ilia Lvovski
Course outline
Cost
$808.05
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.
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This is a hybrid offering (online and F2F). 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. For information on Forensic programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics. This course will be delivered partially online and partially in-person for 2022 Fall term: IN PERSON Classes (DTC): - October 8 (Saturday, 8:30am - 4pm) - October 29 (Saturday, 8:30am - 4pm) - No classes on October 10 (Thanksgiving Monday) and October 31 (Halloween)
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 7509 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 90474
Duration
Tue Jan 10 - Tue Apr 04 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 90474
- $808.05
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Apr 04 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Downtown DTC Rm. 372 |
Instructor
Ilia Lvovski
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$808.05
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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This offering is for students who have been accepted into a Forensics program and it is also exclusively reserved for the Digital Forensic & Cybersecurity PTS COHORT students. 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
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Outline how data is stored and the different types of data storage devices.
- Outline the various methods that can be employed to create a forensic image from a variety of digital storage devices.
- Select the best method of forensic evidence collection to be implemented for a given device.
- Practice removing the physical storage device from a variety of digital devices without compromising the integrity of the host device.
- Conduct evidence acquisition from both live and dead systems.
- Conduct RAM acquisition.
- Execute the acquisition of a complete forensic image using different forensic tools on a variety of devices (tablets, mobile phones, CCTV DVR, Desktop/laptop computer, server).
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2017
Related Programs
Introduction to Forensic Evidence Imaging and Acquisition (FSCT 7509) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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
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