This course exposes the student to Computer Forensics and Investigation. This course presents methods to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a discussion of ethics, while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. The course provides an overview of digital investigations and data recovery with emphasis on data presentation techniques and chain-of-evidence procedures. Current computer forensics tools are presented along with controls required for digital evidence acquisition.

Prerequisite: INFS1020, INFS1030 or INFS1050