Computer Forensics for the First Responder (ITOP 2412)

This course will cover conceptual and technical skills for the first responder for forensic investigation. Students will learn about the rules of engaging in a forensic examination, including areas such as liturgical and non-liturgical forensic examination, abuse issues, intrusion management, profiling, and privacy issues. Students will also learn about computer forensics and investigation as a profession.

This course will utilize some of the concepts learnt in the ITOP 2305: Encryption, Public Key Infrastructure Architecture and Administration course. Skills gained in this course can be applied towards fields involving law enforcement, legal processes, report writing for high-tech investigations, and ethics and codes in expert witness.