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Security Applications FSCT 8561

Forensic Investigation Course

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International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

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)

Credits

3.0

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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

  1. Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  2. Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
    Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time

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