Digital Forensics and Investigations


Digital Forensics and Investigations

MET CS 693 (4 credits)

Provides a comprehensive understanding of digital forensics and investigation tools and techniques. Learn what computer forensics and investigation is as a profession and gain an understanding of the overall investigative process. Operating system architectures and disk structures are discussed. Studies how to set up an investigator's office and laboratory, as well as what computer forensic hardware and software tools are available. Other topics covered include importance of digital evidence controls and how to process crime and incident scenes, details of data acquisition, computer forensic analysis, e-mail investigations, image file recovery, investigative report writing, and expert witness requirements. Provides a range of laboratory and hands-on assignments either in solo or in teams. With rapid growth of computer systems and digital data this area has grown in importance. Prereq: Working knowledge of windows computers, including installing and removing software. Access to a PC meeting the minimum system requirements defined in the course syllabus.

2024SPRGMETCS693 E1, Jan 20th to Apr 27th 2024

Days Start End Type Bldg Room
S 09:00 AM 12:30 PM MET 122

2024SPRGMETCS693 O2, Mar 12th to Apr 29th 2024

Days Start End Type Bldg Room
ARR TBD TBD ROOM

2023FALLMETCS693 E1, Sep 9th to Dec 9th 2023

Days Start End Type Bldg Room
S 09:00 AM 12:00 PM MET 101

2023FALLMETCS693 O1, Sep 5th to Oct 23rd 2023

Days Start End Type Bldg Room
ARR TBD TBD ROOM

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