CSA 202 - Digital Forensics II

(3 credits)

Expands on the knowledge base and skill set developed in Digital Forensics I (CSA 201). It provides comprehensive, hands-on experience using Forensic Tool Kit (FTK), as well as an introduction to Magnet Axiom, and Autopsy. This course will also prepare students to sit for the ACE Certification exam, which is an internationally recognized forensic certification awarded by AccessData to those who demonstrate expert ability in the use of FTK. In addition, students will be required to generate various forensic reports, and draft executive summaries and timelines. Cloud forensics, cryptocurrency forensics, password cracking, and steganography will also be addressed. Like Digital Forensics I, this course is taught with a heavy emphasis of hands-on exercises and exams, and the use of critical thinking skills and reasoning skills to solve a variety of digital “whodunit” type scenarios. Prerequisite(s): CSA 201 - Digital Forensics I Spring.