Description
This course prepares students to analyze data collected from electronic devices. Students will be introduced to the proper techniques and tools to secure, analyze, and properly document digital and multimedia evidence. This course will also be an introduction to selected computer forensics hardware and software used to investigation a digital crime scene. Other topics include evidence chain of custody, digital crime scene reports and digital crime scene investigative procedures.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe how to prepare for computer investigations and explaining the difference between law enforcement agencies and corporate investigations
- List the forensics tools that could be used for a criminal investigation and civil investigation. Explain how to use the tools
- Describe how to secure a computer incident or crime scene. Explain guidelines for seizing digital evidence at the scene
- Describe procedures for preparing forensic evidence for testimony
Semester
Spring
Notes
Students should have basic functional computer skills to take this course.