- CAS
Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation Specialist 1
The digital transformation of society is affecting crime, criminals and criminal investigation. The Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation (DFCI) continuing education program at BFH was created to address new education demand for skilled digital forensic and cyber investigators.
The CAS DFCI Specialist 1 provides you with advanced knowledge and skills in specialized domains. The topics covered include hardware forensics, malware forensics, e-discovery and network forensics.
This CAS:
- teaches advanced network forensics and malware analysis,
- teaches the use of data analytics, visualization and e-discovery,
- 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 21 to week 37
- Schedule 4 residential one-week blocks
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Application deadline
7 April
8–24 participants - ECTS credits 12 ECTS-Credits
- Costs CHF 7'500
- Teaching language English
- Location Biel, Aarbergstrasse 46 / Online
- School School of Engineering and Computer Science
- Next session Spring 2025
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 transnational 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 1 CAS will understand the concepts of modern digital forensic analysis in specialist areas including hardware forensics, malware Forensics, e-discovery and network 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
Structure
The individual modules that make up this programme are described below.
- Hardware Forensics
- Malware Forensics
- E-Discovery
- Network 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).
Title + Degree
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in «Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation Specialist 1»
Requirements + Admission
Target audience
The CAS DFCI Specialist 1 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.
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.
Infoevent and Course guidance
Contact
Location
Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB)
A location with many advantages
- Classrooms within two minutes walking distance from Biel/Bienne railway station
- Ideal train connections from Bern’s main railway station (every 15 minutes) and from Bern Wankdorf (every 30 minutes)
- State-of-the-art infrastructure in the new SIPBB building
- Various catering options in the immediate vicinity
- Innovation and networking events
And that’s not all! Biel/Bienne is…
- an innovation hotspot,
- a university city,
- an industrial and service city with numerous major players in the watchmaking, mechanical engineering, precision engineering and medical technology industries and major representatives of the communications and telecommunications sectors,
- bordered by Lake Biel and its wide range of sports and leisure facilities,
- a city that embodies bilingualism,
- a town with a vibrant cultural life.
Biel Aarbergstrasse 46 (Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne)
