- CAS
Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation Specialist 1
The digital transformation of society is affecting crime, criminals and criminal investigation. The Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation continuing education program at BFH was created to address new education demands for skilled digital forensic and cyber investigators. The CAS DFCI Specialist I builds on the Fundamentals and Advanced CAS semesters, and provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to perform network forensic analysis, malware analysis, data analytics and visualization, and cloud/VM forensics.
This CAS:
- teaches advanced network forensics and malware analysis,
- teaches the use of data analytics and visualization,
- consists of 4 residential one-week block (modules),
- is taught in English by internationally recognized experts in the field,
- is the third CAS of the Master of Advanced Studies in Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation.
Factsheet
- Degree/Certificate Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
- Duration Week 17 to week 40
- Schedule 4 residential one-week block
- Application deadline One month before the start of the semester
- ECTS credits 12 ECTS-Credits
- Costs CHF 7'500
- Teaching language English
- Location Biel, Aarbergstrasse 46
- School School of Engineering and Computer Science
- Next session Spring 2024
CAS Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation Specialist 1
The digital transformation of society is affecting crime, criminals and criminal investigation. New cyber criminal methods using advanced technical tools and exploitation are an opportunity for criminals and a challenge for investigators. Technically complex illegal activities are being sold as services to less skilled criminals, increasing the challenge of fighting cybercrime. On the other hand, criminals face challenges trying to hide and avoid attribution. The large amount of digital traces stored across multiple locations creates an opportunity for criminal investigators.
Crime scenes are also changing. With the growth of cybercrime, crime scenes are becoming virtual, global, and multi-jurisdictional. Investigating a trans-national cyber crime scene requires investigative tools to remotely gather information, and also collaboration between entities in both the public and private sectors.
Modern physical crime scenes have a comprehensive set of digital evidence sources. In addition to PCs and notebooks, digital evidence traces can be found in mobiles, IoT devices, automobiles, smart control systems, data stored with cloud providers, and distributed on servers across the Internet. With the increase in digital and online payment systems, financial transactions are also becoming an important digital evidence source, especially in financially motivated crimes like fraud.
Objectives + Skills
This continuing education program has practical learning objectives. Students completing the DFCI Specialist I CAS will understand the concepts of modern digital forensic analysis in specialist areas including network forensic analysis, malware analysis, data analytics and visualization, and cloud/VM forensics.
This will prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of organizations:
- Law enforcement - Federal agencies, KAPOs
- Military and government - CERTs, cyber-troops
- Finance industry - fraud/cybercrime investigation teams
- Insurance industry - cyber insurance claims investigation
- Large enterprises - security and incident response teams
- Consultancy and audit - e-Discovery, accounting, "Big Four"
- IT security service providers and product vendors
- Private boutique digital forensic and investigation firms
Target audience
The CAS DFCI Specialist I builds on the Fundamentals and Advanced CAS semesters, and is designed for two groups of professionals:
- Experienced forensic investigators who want to increase their technical skills in digital forensics and cyber investigations
- Experienced engineers and technicians who want to transition into the field of digital forensics and cyber investigations.
Structure
The individual modules that make up this programme are described below.
- Network Forensics
- Malware Analysis
- Data Analytics and Visualization
- Cloud and VM Forensics
Skills profile
Skill levels
- Proficiency/knowledge
- Comprehension
- Application
- Analysis
- Synthesis
- Appraisal
Methodology
A module may include a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, seminars, case studies, practical labs, assignments, etc.
Proof of proficiency
To gain the 12 ECTS credits, students must demonstrate proficiency by successfully completing all coursework (examinations, project work).
Entrance Requirements
As a rule, a university degree and practical experience are required for admission.
People with a high vocational training can apply, provided they have suitable professional experience and prior scientific and methodological knowledge.
Degree + Title
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in «Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation Specialist 1»
