Digital Forensics Analysis and Application from University of Maryland Global Campus

Digital Forensics Analysis and Application

(Designed to help prepare for the Certified Computer Examiner [CCE] certification exam.) Prerequisites: Either CMIT 202 (or CompTIA A+ certification) and CCJS 421 or CMIT 202, CMIT 320 (or CompTIA Security+ certification), and CCJS 321. A project-driven study of the digital forensic evaluation process. The objective is to build forensic workstations, collect evidence, extract artifacts, identify unknown files, and reassemble evidence from network packet captures.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

3 - Advanced

Course Catalog Number

26979

Course Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Either CMIT 202 (or CompTIA A+ certification) and CCJS 421 or CMIT 202, CMIT 320 (or CompTIA Security+ certification), and CCJS 321

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Online, Instructor-Led

National CAE Designated Institution

Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, students should be able to:

Apply rules and guidelines as they pertain to the acquisition, handling, and storage of digital artifacts
Establish a digital forensic workstation for the purpose of collecting and analyzing data
Select and apply the most appropriate methodology to extract data based on circumstances and reassemble artifacts from data fragments
Analyze and interpret data collected and report outcomes in accordance with incident response handling guidelines

Framework Connections

Investigation

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

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