Prerequisite: DFC 630. Assume the role of a digital forensics professional. Collect and preserve network, server, and cloud-based evidence, and apply analysis techniques. Solve technical challenges such as evidentiary volume and encryption, as well as nontechnical challenges such as jurisdiction and distance in situation-based response scenarios and activities.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- LG 1: Communication: You can communicate clearly in writing and speaking, meeting expectations for content, purpose, organization, audience, and format.
- LG 2: Critical Thinking and Analysis: You can apply logical processes to formulate clear, defensible ideas based on the analysis of facts and ethical considerations.
- LG 3: Quantitative Reasoning: You can use mathematical information, operations, and quantitative analyses to solve problems and inform decision-making.
- LG 4: Leadership, Facilitation, and Collaboration: You can lead, facilitate, and collaborate with individuals and teams to achieve organizational objectives.
Framework Connections
Specialty Areas
- Cyber Investigation
- Digital Forensics
- Network Services
- Systems Administration
Feedback
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