TIM-6310 - Cyber Forensics

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

In this course, students will examine how forensics principles can be applied in criminal investigations and civil cases where computers and other electronic devices and associated software have been used to commit criminal acts or other activities requiring legal actions. This course also includes legal considerations facing cybersecurity professionals in dealing with the discovery, investigation, and prosecution of cybercrimes. Students are provided with an overview of the tools used by computer forensic professionals while investigating such incidents; the use of these tools for the collection, examination, and preservation of evidence is also explored.