ISSC621  - Computer Forensics

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This course examines information concealment techniques, technologies, hardware, software, and relevant legislation for cyber forensics to reveal and track legal and illegal activity. The course examines the process for investigation and introduces the tools and procedures required to legally seize and forensically evaluate a suspect machine. Also covered are the rules of evidence, chain of custody, standard operating procedures, and the manipulation of technology to conceal illegal activities, and revealing concealed information using cyber forensics.

 

Prerequisites

N/A

Corequisites

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Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
10/31/11 - 03/25/12 04/02/12 - 05/27/12 Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session
11/28/11 - 04/29/12 05/07/12 - 07/01/12 Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
12/26/11 - 05/27/12 06/04/12 - 07/29/12 Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
01/30/12 - 06/24/12 07/02/12 - 08/26/12 Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Information Security Fundamentals - this text will be required throughout the ISSC program, only 1 purchase is required.
ISBN: 0849319579
Publication Info: CRC Press I, LLC
Author: Peltier, Thomas R. / Peltier, Justin / Blackley, John A.
Unit Cost: $68.00

Book Title: Computer Forensics - if you would like to purchase the e-book, it is available at http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/books/details/9780849305627/
ISBN: 0849305616
Publication Info: Taylor & Ffrancis/CRC Press
Author: Newman, Robert C.
Unit Cost: $88.00

 

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