Systems Forensics 

Course Description

This course offers an introduction to system forensics investigation and response. Areas of study include a procedure for investigating computer and cyber-crime and concepts for collecting, analyzing, recovering and preserving forensic evidence.

Major Instructional Areas

  1. Solving business challenges with forensic investigations
  2. Performing digital forensic investigations
  3. Using forensic environments and tools
  4. Collecting and handling evidence
  5. Making forensic reports 

Course Objectives

  1. Identify the role of computer forensics in responding to crimes and solving business challenges.
  2. Examine system forensics issues, laws, and skills.
  3. Examine the purpose and structure of a digital forensics lab.
  4. Examine the evidence life cycle.
  5. Procure evidence in physical and virtualized environments.
  6. Examine the impact of sequestration on the evidence-gathering process.
  7. Collect evidence in network and e-mail environments.
  8. Examine automated digital forensic analysis.
  9. Report investigative findings of potential evidentiary value.
  10. Examine the constraints on digital forensic investigations.

 

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For the Student:

  • System Forensics, Investigation, and Response, a fully developed textbook, available in print or as an online eTextbook through CourseSmart.com
  • Laboratory Manual to accompany System Forensics, Investigation, and Response available in print of as an expressPDF
  • Hands-on applied labs - Provides hands-on exercises, each with measurable learning outcomes.
        -- Paper-based Labs
        -- Video Demo Labs
        -- Hands-on, Scenario-based Equipment Labs
        -- Online hands-on labs using vLearning Cloud technology

For the Instructor:

  • PowerPoint Lecture Slides - customize to fit your course
  • Test Items
  • Instructor's Guide - Available for textbook and lab manual
  • Sample Course Syllabus
  • Case Scenarios/Handouts