Advanced Digital Forensics

Catalog description

Students combine concepts learned through prerequisite digital forensics classes and apply that knowledge to new and emerging technological threats and challenges. Content is taught via lecture, and extensive hands-on and research-based application of knowledge to recover and analyze evidence from a range of disparate devices and contexts including: mobile phones analysis and tools; anti-forensic techniques; Internet of Things (IoT) sources; Cloud/online based sources; and, embedded systems and devices. Particular reference will be made throughout the class to existing relevant legal and ethical frameworks. 3 Lecture hours. Prerequisites: DF 242, DF 311. Offered: Spring