- 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 is a study of prototyping security tools using high-level languages such as Ruby, Python, and Lua. Implementation of basic communication applications using the TCP/IP protocol suite will be introduced. Security applications that will be designed and implemented as part of the course will include packet sniffers, backdoors, logfile parsers, packet crafters, variety of spoofing applications, simple Intrusion Detection and Prevention systems. Also covered will be shell scripting techniques and implementation of shell-scripts to perform system-related tasks. As part of implementing defensive applications, students will also be introduced to basic Linux-based tools and utilities such as Netfilter, cron, etc.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 7511
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$926.50
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Assess and prototype proof-of-concept applications using languages such as Ruby and Python.
- Design simple Intrusion Prevention systems using shell scripts, cron, and Netfilter.
- Select appropriate applications such as packet sniffers to be used as defensive and offensive tools.
- Explain how malicious applications such as ARP poisoning, DNS spoofing, stealth backdoors and covert channels are designed and used.
- Protect network resources against malicious applications.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Security Applications (FSCT 8561) 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
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of FSCT 8561 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 83081
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Apr 07
- 13 weeks
- CRN 83081
- Domestic fees $926.50
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Apr 07 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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 course will be face to face (F2F) at the Burnaby campus. Attendance is mandatory. No classes on Family Day Monday, Feb 17 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.