CSC-274 Digital Forensics
Computer Forensics and Investigation presents principles and techniques of conducting computing investigations. Computer forensics involves obtaining and analyzing digital information for use as evidence in civil, criminal, or administrative cases. Topics include: ethics, current computer forensics tools, digital evidence controls, processing crime and incident scenes, data acquisition, e-mail investigations, and becoming an expert witness. Hands-on experience, using a forensic software package will be part of the course.
Prerequisite
CSC-260 or Equivalent Experience
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe a computer investigation and the steps involved to complete a case
- Use appropriatetools for forensic investigations
- Prioritize tasks in an investigation