SEC 350 - Digital Forensics

5 CR

Previously ISIT 350.
Introduces students to computer forensics, both its fundamentals and best practices for incident response. Includes the legal aspects of computer forensics, as well as its relationship to the Information Technology field. Hands-on projects will give students the tools and techniques to perform a full computer forensic investigation.

Prerequisite(s): IT 223 and IT 128 and IT 211 or IT 201 and admission to the BAS Information Systems and Technology Cybersecurity concentration or BAS Cybersecurity program, or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Discuss the fundamentals of computer forensics and its relationship with IT.
Explain the legal aspects of computer forensics.
Utilize best practices for incidence response.
Analyze forensic data on multiple platforms Apply DOS, Windows and Linux tools for forensic analysis of seized media.
Apply the necessary methodologies to conduct a computer forensic examination.
Analyze network hardware involved in intrusion detection.
Evaluate recovery tools and Network Attack Software.

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