ADVANCES IN CYBER FORENSICS

Catalog description

The course introduces systematic approaches to computer forensics. Topics include evidence analysis and case construction, auditing, tools and investigation methodologies, detailed forensics and case studies, authenticity methods, the law and how to be a digital forensic expert witness. Other areas to be covered are virus analysis, operating systems, file system management, forensics procedures, forensics tools, protocols, security flaws, recent advances in intrusions, detection and response, access control, risk assessment, encryption and decryption, in addition to software tools useful to potential forensic experts, hackers and network security personnel. Confidentiality, integrity, and accountability will also be addressed.Faculty: STAFF