Course Description
A senior-level research and discussion course. Student projects will be based upon discussions and research into changing technologies and laws as they affect the field of digital forensics. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the subject by presenting and demonstrating the applied elements of their research. Presentations and demonstrations will be made to faculty, students, and invited guests.
Learning Objectives
- Articulate research, ideas, laws, policies, and opinions in written reports, class discussions, and presentations.
- Demonstrate the ability to do technical and legal research using the Web, the print media, other people, and other resources.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the constantly changing nature of computing and networking technologies and services, the tools to aid in the analysis of these technologies and services, the legal environment in which these analyses are performed, and the changes in society affecting the professional and ethical codes of conduct.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Network Services
- Vulnerability Assessment and Management
- Digital Forensics
- Cyber Investigation
- Collection Operations