Computer Forensics
| Course Code | NET-803 |
|---|---|
| Lecture hours per week | 2 |
| Lab hours per week | 2 |
| Course Availability | Open |
| Description | This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical aspects involved in investigating computer crime, corporate malfeasance, and hacker break-ins. The course focuses on the practices and procedures involved in gathering the evidence necessary to successfully prosecute violators. Students will gain a solid understanding of various methodologies and techniques used in the evidentiary process such as collecting actionable evidence, re-creating the criminal timeline, identifying possible suspects, uncovering obscured and deleted code, unlocking encrypted files, and preparing lawful affidavits. The latest PDA and cell phone investigation techniques will be covered using real-world case studies. Th importance of ethics and rules of evidence underpinning the evidentiary process will also be discussed. Upon completion of the course students will be able to provide expert evidence and testimony. |