IT Security and Forensics

Catalog description

The first part of the course covers description of different security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection, and cryptography and identification of potential threats such as malicious software, social engineering, spoofing, and phishing. Students will also learn about managerial aspects including information security policies, security management models and practices, and risk management. The second part of the course covers technical and legal aspects of conducting computer forensic analysis and investigation. Topics include requirements of processing crime scenes, investigation of digital evidence (computers, laptops, etc.), network forensics, e-mail investigation, report writing, and expert testimony in high-tech investigations.