Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)

Overview

About the Program

As indispensable tools in our everyday life, computers and mobile devices are key targets for criminals wishing to steal personal or corporate information, money, and more. There is therefore a growing need for specialists trained in the field of digital forensics and cybersecurity. Specialists in these fields rely on an essential combination of technical expertise, investigative skills, legal knowledge and communication skills.

Goals of the Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option) program of the British Columbia Institute of Technology include:

• Develop a fundamental understanding of digital forensics and cybersecurity.

• Gather, analyze and secure digital evidence for forensic investigative purposes.

• Apply digital forensics techniques and tools on wired and mobile devices to investigate a cyber-related crime.

• Investigate and ensure security, privacy and availability in networked computing.

• Protect the information in storage and network communication.

• Analyze, detect, and prevent network attacks.

• Assess the security of various computer software architectures.

• Investigate cyber attacks.

• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in digital and cyber-related investigations.

• Communicate verbally and in writing with all stakeholders at all levels.

• Fulfill professional and ethical obligations.

• Apply legal principles and applications of the Criminal Code of Canada in criminal investigations.

• Develop lifelong learning skills to keep up to date with changing technologies.