CSC (0145) 620 - Digital Forensics

Credits: 3.00

Students will learn by combining a theoretical foundation with practical use of commonly used techniques, methods and tools, about digital forensics. Topics include digital evidence collection, as well as evidence analysis and reporting. Students will also address legal and ethical implications of using forensic methods.

Prerequisite 1: CSC 580
Free Note: Open only to students in the MS in Computer Science.

Students will:
1.   Master techniques to collect digital evidence using forensically sound practices. This will be assessed by Quiz 1 and assignment 1-4.
2.   Be able to identify, acquire, and analyze evidence on storage media. This will be assessed by assignments 5-7, and Quizzes 2-3.
3.   Be able to identify, acquire, and analyze network data. This will be assessed by Quizzes 4-5, and assignment 8, and the final examination.
4.   Be introduced to the legal and ethical ramifications of using forensics techniques. This will be assessed assignments 9, 10, 11 and the final examination.