Digital Forensics

Catalog description

Students are introduced to the concept of computer crimes and the need for forensics specialists (people who know how to find and follow the evidence). System Forensics, Investigation, and Response begins by examining the fundamentals of system forensics, the role of computer forensics specialists, computer forensic evidence, and application of forensic analysis skills. It also gives an overview of computer crimes, forensic methods, and laboratories. It then addresses the tools, techniques, and methods used to perform computer forensics and investigation. Finally, it explores emerging technologies as well as future directions of this interesting and cutting-edge field. (Formerly BMIS 440)