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Workshops

Our workshops are offered throughout the year for industry professionals who wish to learn something new, or simply wish to participate for general interest.

Potential BCIT Forensics students are also encouraged to register for a workshop of interest — you may attend workshops without being registered in our programs.

Workshops can also be customized. If you need a module or course just for your team, e-mail us a description.

This is an example of a common workshop:

This three day, Instructor led synchronous online workshop will provide students with the latest techniques used to effectively gather online information for investigative purposes relating to persons, companies, and other assets. Students will be introduced to the methods of gathering online intelligence through social media platforms, search engines, and dark web searches. In addition, students will learn how to assess potential counter-intelligence concerns. Particular emphasis will be placed on heightened awareness and the “paper trail” investigators may leave behind when using internet investigation tools. Approaches to maintain privacy and security when carrying out online investigations will also be explored, and students will be introduced to a variety of online search methodologies.

Workshop Objectives:

Understand the basis of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SMINT).
Use advanced internet searching tools and techniques to conduct online investigations.
Understand advanced web browser usage, and apply techniques for searching the surface, deep, and dark web surfaces.
Develop an internet search plan for operational use.
Understand operational challenges that face the user when using online information.
Demonstrate how to implement the covert usage of social media.
Understand the dangers of personal & professional use of social media.

Dates: TBD
Fee: $499.99
Location: Online

Class Times: 0830 – 1630 hrs – Synchronous: (students are expected to be online and available during this time for all 3 days).

For full description and to register, please visit the workshop web page.

For more information, please contact bcit_forensics@bcit.ca.

This one-day workshop will delve into the importance of security compliance, how organizations use compliance to benefit the organization and its members, and specific certifications that are common in the compliance industry. The workshop’s intended audience are professionals in the technology industry, including IT, software development, and InfoSec professionals who want to learn more about compliance. This workshop is fully interactive, with participants engaged in many hands-on activities while learning security compliance concepts.

Dates: Friday, October 7 2022
Fee: $208.30
Location: Online

Class Times: 0900 – 1600 hrs – Online Synchronous

For full description and to register, please visit the workshop web page.

For more information, contact bcit_forensics@bcit.ca.

Workshops & Events

Workshops

FSCT 0090 - Internet & Social Media Investigative Techniques

FSCT 0097 - Security Compliance