CYBR 201 - Digital Forensics

Number of Credits: 3
Digital Forensics, is designed to provide students with an understanding of the approach to investigating information technology security incidents and systems breaches. Students will learn to identify threats, identify and recover evidence, and perform forensic analysis and documentation. An analysis of prior breaches will also be covered. (Fall & Spring Only) Two hours lecture each week. Two hours laboratory each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): CYBR 122 with a minimum grade of C or better.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify digital forensics tools and explain their role, in cyber investigations. (GE1,GE2,PG1,PG2)
Utilize digital forensic tools and forensic based hardware to perform various types of data acquisitions and present written findings. (GE1,GE3,PG2,PG3,PG4)
Describe the legal parameters of handling electronic evidence. (GE1,GE2,PG1,PG3)
Effectively maintain evidence in a court-admissible format. (GE2,PG2,PG3)
Describe the technical process for searching and seizing computer related evidence. (GE1,PG1,PG2,PG3)