CSC 272 - Digital Forensics II

Formerly Computer Forensics II

This course continues the study of Digital Forensics with emphasis on the tools used by investigators to acquire and analyze data. Through hands-on laboratory exercises, students will learn how to use computer forensics software and other tools while working with both Windows and Linux operating systems. Students will examine the digital forensic information as it relates to both civil and criminal investigations.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze digital evidence using FTK Imager, FTK Toolkit and Registry Viewer.
- Appropriately use Linux tools such as SleuthKit, Autopsy and Volatility.
- Define and describe components of different operating systems and file systems.
- Prepare digital evidence reports for both civil and criminal cases.
- Take the ACE (Access Data) certification exam.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of CSC 170 with a C or better.

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