ITC 41700 - Digital Forensics

This course offers an introduction to digital forensics investigation. It covers the procedures, methods, tools, techniques used to perform computer forensics and investigation. Topics include collecting evidence, analyzing data, investigating information hiding, recovering data and preserving forensic evidence. It covers how to perform forensics in Windows, Linux, mobile devices and networks. Cloud lab provide hands-on experience on the forensic tools and techniques.

Preparation for Course
P: ITC 33100.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Summarize the basic principles of computer forensics.
2. Summarize important laws regarding computer forensics.
3. Describe various computer crimes and how they are investigated.
4. Describe digital forensic methodology and labs.
5. Outline the proper approach to collecting, seizing, and protecting evidence.
6. Explain techniques for hiding and scrambling information as well as how data is recovered.
7. Summarize various types of digital forensics.
8. Explain how to perform a network analysis.
9. Describe incident and intrusion response.
10. Identify trends in and resources for digital forensics.