2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CSIA 135 - Digital Forensics
PREREQUISITES: (ITSP 132 ITSP 132 - IT Support Essentials I and ITSP 134 ITSP 134 - IT Support Essentials II ) or ITSP 135 ITSP 135 - Hardware / Software Support
PROGRAM: Cyber Security/Information Assurance
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2021
Provides students with an understanding of the detailed methodological approach to computer forensics and evidence analysis. Students will acquire hands-on experience with various forensic investigation techniques and standard tools necessary to successfully carry-out a computer forensic investigation.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
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Identify the role of computer forensics in today’s world.
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Describe and identify the computer forensics investigation process.
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Describe and identify the search and seizure process.
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Discuss digital evidence.
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Identify First Responder procedures.
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Discuss setup and design of computer forensics labs.
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Analyze hard disks and file systems.
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Analyze tools and techniques involved in Windows forensics.
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Implement data acquisition and duplication.
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Recover deleted files and deleted partitions.
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Utilize relevant software tools for forensics investigations.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Software tools
Forensic processes
Forensic procedures
Incident response
PC hardware
File system architecture
Digital evidence, acquisition and storage
Windows registry
Legal procedures
Data recovery
GRADING POLICY
A……………90-100
B…………….80-89
C…………….70-79
D……………60-69
F…………….0-59
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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