This course covers basic concepts and skills of digital forensics. Topics include the digital forensics profession, basic investigation procedure, legal aspects of forensics, setting up the forensic lab environment, evidence data acquisition, forensic analysis of different computer systems (Linux, Mac, and Windows), and data hiding techniques; projects involving using common digital forensic tools. This course enrolls high school teachers based on their education, teaching, and/or professional experience. They must have earned the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree to be considered for enrollment. This course is not eligible for credit for the BS/MS programs (either via MS-CS or MS-SEC), MS-CS, MS-SEC, or PhD-CS degrees.
CS 592: Introduction to Digital Forensics for Teachers
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