Computer Forensics

Catalog description

This course familiarizes the student with methods of properly conducting a computer forensics investigation, beginning with a discussion of ethics. The goal is to conduct a structured investigation to determine exactly what happened, and who was responsible, and to perform the investigation in such a way that the results are useful in a criminal proceeding. Students will practice how to collect and analyze the digital evidence left behind at a crime scene. This course maps to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. MATC strongly recommends that students complete ITSUP-102, or have the equivalent skills, prior to enrollment in this course.