SEC 340 Computer Forensic Technology

Prerequisite

CIS 332

This is a lab based course that provides the knowledge and skills to identify, track, and prosecute cyber-criminals. Students are presented an understanding of computer forensics, creating a secure lab, the process for forensic investigation including first responder response techniques, incident management and reports used by computer forensic investigators. The course covers a broad base of topics designed to detect attacks and collect evidence in a forensically sound manner. Topics also include the preparatory steps to identify evidence in computer related crime and abuse cases as well as track a hacker's path through a client system.