COS 411: Digital Forensics
A study of the concepts, tools, methodologies, and analysis techniques used for host, media, and network forensic investigations. Students will learn how to capture, decipher, reconstruct, and analyze digital data. Prerequisite: COS 121
Cybersecurity Knowledge Areas
- Digital Forensics
- Host Forensics
- Media Forensics
- Network Forensics
Coverage
CAE 2014 Topics
- Host Forensics (tier 3)
- File Systems and File System Forensics
- Media Forensics (tier 3)
- Drive Acquisition
- Network Forensics (tier 3)
- Packet Capture and Analysis
CAE 2014 Outcomes
- Host Forensics (tier 3)
- Students will be able to describe what can/cannot be retrieved from various OSes.
- Media Forensics (tier 3)
- Students will be able to describe methods and approaches for forensic analysis on specified media.
- Network Forensics (tier 3)
- Students will be able to describe the methodologies used in network forensics.
ACM 2013 Outcomes
- Digital Forensics (tier 3)
- Describe what is a Digital Investigation is, the sources of digital evidence, and the limitations of forensics