Digital Forensic
CYSE 407
This course introduced the basic concepts and technologies of digital forensics. I learned the fundamental techniques and tools utilized for collecting, processing, and preserving digital evidence on computers, mobile devices, networks, and cloud computing environments. Also, I engaged in oral and written communication to report digital forensic findings and prepare court presentation materials.
At the end of this course I was able to:
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Recognize the duties of a digital forensic investigator and the requirements of a lab environment.
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Utilize data collection tools and methods necessary for recovering and identifying different digital forensic artifacts left by attacks.
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Utilize appropriate methods to preserve the integrity of digital evidence and acquire a forensically sound image.
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Analyze different types of digital evidence to extract the related information important to a case under investigation.
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Prepare evidence, findings, and results of the analysis in a digital forensic report.
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Course Papers
Midterm: New Police Department Forensics Lab
Based on the case scenario I had to prepare a written report that documents and outlines the plan for a lab. The case scenario was where I was hired to create and run a brand new digital forensics lab for a mid-sized police department. My assignment was to come up with a plan for the lab for the next 3 years.
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Final: Evidence Forensic Report
Based on the case scenario I had to prepare an official evidence report that incorporates all of the elements that were learned in class. The case scenario is where I was hired as a forensic expert to investigate alleged contact between U.S. and Russian officials. I had performed a forensic analysis on the laptop and cell phone of a high-ranking U.S. government official.
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