ECS 6900 - Digital Forensics Tools and Techniques

This course will introduce the principles of collection, preservation, examination, and analysis of computer evidence. Students will learn the evolving law of acquiring and analyzing digital evidence from computers and devices. Additional topics will include: computer crime, intellectual property, privacy, risks, vulnerabilities, countermeasures, and the presentation of legal evidence in a court of law. National and International standards for privacy and data rights will be discussed along with personal data security at border crossings. This course will cover a brief history of gray hat hacking and will include both theoretical and practical labs. (3 credits)