Digital And Computer Forensics And Investigations Option - Computer Information Technology Program - (Associate in Science Degrees)

http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside.php?navID=89&programID=19&year=2009

Course length

Contact college for details.

Course description

Digital and Computer Forensics is the name for a newly emerging field of study and practice that incorporates many areas of expertise including but not limited to internet, network and information security, intrusion detection, incident response, infrastructure protection, and computer crime investigation.

This program provides to Information Technology and Criminal Justice professionals the opportunity to obtain knowledge, training, and skills in Computer Forensics. Both civil and criminal offenders are using computers to commit crimes such as illegally downloading information, documents, or copyrighted materials, committing accounting fraud or releasing malicious code on computer networks to disrupt services. Internet crimes against children and other vulnerable populations have increased dramatically. Computers and other digital devices now play a part in many criminal activities. As a result, the need for computer forensics-based skills continues to grow.

Upon completetion of this option graduates will be able to:

- Image and analyze the evidence found on a hard drive including file system analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the issues surrounding a digital investigation including evidence and court procedures and search and seizure laws and regulations.
- Analyze digital evidence including evidence found in the seizure of cell phones, PDAs and other mobile devices.

Admissions and entry requirements

See http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/143

Fees

See http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/117

Contact Person

Paula Velluto
pvelluto@bhcc.mass.edu
Tel: +1 617-228-2000 (Main Switchboard)