- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the concepts of cloud computing, forensics and security. The course will touch on advanced cloud concepts, including security and privacy, and discuss the best methods to store, control, manage and access private and corporate data in the cloud while addressing issues such as risk management and disaster recovery. The course will discuss the modern cloud forensics approaches and challenges with preserving, collecting and processing cloud-based data and the best methods and tools to commence a forensics investigation in the cloud.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$869.07
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Differentiate the concepts of cloud computing and cloud security.
- Describe the layout and the infrastructure of various cloud service providers.
- Explain the importance of cloud data confidentiality and security.
- Demonstrate how to access, store and extract data from various cloud sources.
- Perform forensics acquisition and analysis of cloud-based data.
- Develop a cloud based forensic lab/service.
- Assess the challenges and perspectives of cloud-based digital forensics.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Digital Forensics in the Cloud (FSCT 7512) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of FSCT 7512 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 51264
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09
- 13 weeks
- CRN 51264
- Domestic fees $869.07
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Ilia Lvovski
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a hybrid offering (online and F2F). No Classes on these stat holidays - Sept 30, Oct 14, and Nov 11. 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.