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Sep 07, 2024
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Fall 2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DA 102 - Introduction to Computer Security Investigations and Hardware Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4
Overview of computer security investigations including, but not limited to: guidelines and procedures; policies and regulations and proper incident response. Various digital media, operating/file systems, and forensic software will be introduced. Overview of hardware fundamentals including safe handling of, installation and configuration of microcomputer hardware components. Hands-on laboratory exercises will be included.
Course Outcomes Upon completion, the student will be able to:
- explain the guidelines and procedures of computer security investigations;
- understand regulatory issues related to computer security investigations;
- demonstrate knowledge of digital forensics hardware and software;
- demonstrate knowledge of various operating systems and their file systems, digital media and forensics software;
- understand how to discharge static electricity before working with computer hardware and other safety issues;
- understand what the main components of a PC are and how they are installed and configured;
- demonstrate knowledge of disassembly of computer and other electronic device hardware; and
- demonstrate a general understanding of other hardware devices such as PDAs, cell phones, and iPods.
Prerequisites: EN 110 F/S (N)
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