Hello Guys, first time posting, please do bare with me.
As a MSc in IT/Electronics and couple of years experience with OS's, computer repairs and Data recovery including AceLab PC3K, R-Studio, head assy replacement, PCB repair, etc.
I am shifting into Digital Investigations and Forensics, hopefully e-discovery later.
I checked several universities and went to their open days and got a bit lost and confused between
I am from London by the way and cannot move to Dublin unfortunately (work, partner, etc.), you know how it is.
On the other hand.
So guys please, give me advice and your point of views.
Regards, GA
Have you considered Cranfield University, Royal Military College of Science in Shrivenham?
I have not been there, however from what I have heard from colleagues and others, it is considered to be one of the most respected in the UK, because of the quality of Computer Forensic programs/courses created by Tony Sammes.
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Hope this helps!
@ DCS1094 Thank you for your reply. I am gonna check their courses as well.
I am looking for part time education, to combine with my work.
Looks like suitable for me is part time course modules, but do you think they cover enough. Its only 5days per course though. lol
Similar posts to this come's up a lot & with a bit digging on this forum you'll find more recommendations. Here is one e.g. http//www.forensicfocus.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=7859/postdays=0/postorder=asc/highlight=cranfield/start=7/
The course I linked is short (5-10 days), however this is one of many on offer & from my understanding the content/syllabus will provide you with a solid ground knowledge of Computers Forensics/ACPO/Forensic Analysis methods/Common tools used & so on… maybe some people who have attended on here can share some of their opinions/reviews on it. I have purely recommended it to you, as I have been advised myself previously & have also seen reviews from people who have attended. It is also recognised by many LE & Forensic Service Providers etc.
Thank you very much for your answer DCS1094. I appreciate it.
It is very useful information.
Regards
Online education, especially in the digital forensics arena is not just feasible but, in my opinion, better in almost all areas of the field, except collection.
Once the student grasps the methods of collection, the image processing and analysis can be done anywhere.
There is a discussion going on at another forum about the difference what one loses with distance and online education versus the "college campus experience".
The consensus from anecdotal information from students and professors is that you lose little in the long term, especially for adult learners.
lose, not loose
going to, not gonna
Hands-on, not Hands On
Right at the spot jhup.
Sounds like it's worth doing it online. UCDs' online course is combined with hands-on week or two laboratory work. That time they will teach about acquisition and evidence preservation, also working with the specific software.
I will sign-in for 1 year part time master with them and will report back. Unfortunately no input here when it comes to online master graduates. Looks like their life gets busy and no time for responses. Which is kind of good news. Means that there is activity in the field. D
Thank you for your response, useful information. I will trace down that discussion you mentioned. Maybe can get some more information from there as well.
Thanks for the corrections, English is not my first language, neither second… lol
Regards
I just completed the modules and have entered the dissertation phase of UCD's Masters (now this is the LE version). If you have specific questions, I'd be glad to answer them.
Feel free to PM.
Cheers,
FR