DIGITAL FORENSICS

Catalog description

This course will provide an introduction to, and develop a foundation in, core concepts related to the field of digital forensics. Topics include an overview of computer crime, computer forensics law, forensic acquisition in lab and field environments, digital triage, mobile devices, identification of forensic artifacts in various operating systems, network forensics, report writing, ethical considerations in forensics, and courtroom testimony. The course will include lectures and hands on experiences using a vareity of forensic tools.