CFOR 120 Computer Forensics Basic Concepts

This course focuses on the fundamental principles of computer forensics methodology and emerging investigation techniques related to the identification, collection and preservation of digital crime scene evidence. This course emphasizes student awareness in handling suspected digital evidence.

Credits

1

Hours Weekly

1 hour weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define emerging computer forensics evidence principles and identify the laws related to computer
   forensics investigations.
   
2. 2. Describe methods for processing crime and incident scenes and managing the chain of custody for
   digital evidence.
3. 3. Identify the safety precautions required for working with computer equipment and digital storage
   devices.
4. 4. Identify basic Personal Computer components, external drives, developing a working familiarity of
   various types of storage device media.
   

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define emerging computer forensics evidence principles and identify the laws related to computer
   forensics investigations.
   
2. 2. Describe methods for processing crime and incident scenes and managing the chain of custody for
   digital evidence.
3. 3. Identify the safety precautions required for working with computer equipment and digital storage
   devices.
4. 4. Identify basic Personal Computer components, external drives, developing a working familiarity of
   various types of storage device media.