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Certificate In Computer Forensics I

http://www.csufextension.org/Classes/certificate/CertDetail.aspx?GN=3298&GV=3

Course length

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Course description

In the Computer Forensics I Certificate, you will get hands-on experience using EnCase, the industry standard in computer forensic investigation technology, and Forensic Toolkit (FTK), a suite of technologies used to perform forensic examinations of computer systems. You will also learn how to image different devices.

The program includes five computer forensic classes totaling 92 hours of lecture and hands-on experience. The certificate graduate will receive 9.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Required courses

Introduction to Computer Forensic Methodology

This class provides an overview of the history of computer forensics in the evolution of cyber-crimes. You will gain a basic understanding and legal awareness of computer forensics, the techniques used in the evidentiary process, the various methodologies intrinsic to computer forensics with an emphasis on computer incident response and evidence gathering and processing methodologies. The importance of ethics, understanding rules of evidence, effective communications, key elements of search and seizure relative to privacy legislation will also be discussed.

Forensic Evidence Preservation

This class focuses on basic concepts of properly preserving computer, or digital media evidence. You will learn preparation process associated with imaging and storing electronic evidence, how to forensically preview computer media, and the operations of imaging devices such as Forensic Toolkit (FTK) Imager, Encase and Partition Dump (DD). You will gain an understanding of how to verify the integrity of an image file. Class includes a Digital Intelligence ULTRABLOCK-USB Kit for students to keep.

Tools & Technology of Computer Forensic Investigations Class Schedule

Examine the common tools employed in a computer forensic investigation. The focus of the class is to develop a working knowledge of the Forensic Toolkit (FTK) and EnCase tools. You will learn to apply the appropriate forensic tools through hands-on experience using real-world scenarios.

Forensic Evidence Analysis

This class is an in-depth study into evidence analysis of computer forensic investigations and the challenges of incident response analysis. You will learn to identify, replicate and analyze digital data prior to corruption in evaluating containment of a potential compromise. Focus will be on the investigative aspects relative to the legal integrity of the data analysis. You will learn about the laws of evidence in collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting computer forensics evidence in legal proceedings.

Computer Forensics - Investigative Simulation

This capstone class is conducted in a laboratory environment that provides hands-on experience using software to create a live simulation of compromised system images to demonstrate the components inherent in forensic investigations. You will learn to identify and analyze digital data and to appropriately present the findings as evidence in litigation proceedings.

Entry requirements

The Certificate in Computer Forensics I is appropriate for individuals who want to expand their expertise and learn the essential components intrinsic to the field of computer forensics. The core audience includes employees of both public and private corporations, government entities, and legal and law enforcement organizations.

Fees

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Contact Person

Veronica Martinez
vmartinez@fullerton.edu
Tel: +1 657.278.3123

Certificate In Computer Forensics II

http://www.csufextension.org/Classes/certificate/CertDetail.aspx?GN=3424&GV=2

Course length

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Course description

The Certificate in Computer Forensics II consists of three courses totaling 24 hours of lecture and hands-on experience. The certificate graduate will receive 2.4 Continuing Education Units.

Upon completion of the certificate program, graduates will be able to:

- Gain an in-depth understanding and legal awareness of computer forensics and the techniques used in the evidentiary process in these investigations
- Construct a sound and defensible forensic report
- Identify technology communication tools and understand how to investigate their use in a crime
- Understand how to forensically approach an incident from first response through a forensic investigation

Required courses

Forensic Look at Windows File Systems

Most digital evidence in a PC is stored within the file system, and understanding the file system can be challenging. This class will examine in detail what every forensic examiner should know when it comes to the various Windows file systems, and how to properly forensically analyze user activity. Discussions will focus on the data forensic examiners expect to recover and the tools used to recover it. File systems that will be examined include Windows 9x, XP and Vista. You will take part in a Windows file system forensic analysis and discover evidence that could solve a case.

Internet & Email Forensics

Internet artifacts and email have become focal points in employment disputes, intellectual property theft and computer crimes. Participants in this class will discuss current forensic techniques for finding and documenting such evidence. This class will provide a comprehensive forensic review of cookies, browsers, history files, Internet caches, client/server email, and webmail. Through forensic case studies, participants will gain an understanding of how to forensically approach an internal or external Internet/email investigation.

Digital Forensic Incident Response

In this class participants will gain the knowledge of how to forensically approach an incident from first response through a forensic investigation. Discussions will provide a comprehensive review of current technology threats and how to properly respond. Participants will use case studies to understand the various aspects of how to prepare for and correctly respond to an incident.

Admissions and entry requirements

Completion of the Certificate in Computer Forensics I or Permission of program manager.

Fees

Please contact university

Contact Person

Veronica Martinez
vmartinez@fullerton.edu
Tel: +1 657.278.3123

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