DA 204 - Digital Forensics

Credit Hours: 4

This course will cover the fundamentals of computer forensics and investigations. Topics will include historical and current computer forensic and investigative security issues; a systematic approach to computer investigations; digital forensics, email and image file analysis; and guidelines for investigation reporting. Various forensic tools will be used during the laboratory portion of the class. Hardware and software issues related to the development of a computer forensics laboratory will be discussed.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion, the student will be able to:

explain computer forensic and investigative security issues, both historical and current;
utilize a systematic approach to computer investigations;
utilize various forensic tools to collect digital evidence;
identify software and hardware requirements for a digital forensics laboratory;
perform digital forensics analysis;
analyze image files; and
explain guidelines for investigation reporting.

Prerequisites: Some prior computer experience recommended.
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