Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Computer Science and Mathematics

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical
Tutorial

Module Offerings

7130COMP-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop a critical appreciation of both the theoretical and practical issues in the field of computer forensics. To develop the knowledge of various computer systems and technologies and understand their importance to computer forensics investigations. To place the field of computer forensics in the wider field of computer science, the judicial system and national security. To develop the necessary skills, methodologies and processes to conduct a basic computer forensics investigation within an organisation.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explain fundamental technical concepts, implementation, and restrictions of computer forensics.
2.
Critically analyse and evaluate computer forensics evidence.
3.
Explain the role of computer forensics in the wider fields of computer science, the organisation, the judicial system and national security.
4.
Critically evaluate recent advances in the field of computer forensics to assess their applicability to an investigation.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Computer forensics fundamentals to include: -Introduction to digital forensics -Hard drives and storage media -Computer forensics in law enforcement -Process models and evidence handling Computer forensics in practice, to include: -Investigation of Windows hosts -File-systems and file analysis -Data hiding and fraud investigation -Passwords analysis Network forensics, to include: -Network forensic fundamentals -Investigating networks -GPS forensics Contemporary topics in digital forensics -Examination of several current digital forensics topics
Module Overview:
The purpose of the course is to cover the fundamental technical concepts combined with practical skills and contemporary research essential for computer forensic investigations within the organisation, law enforcement or national security. It aims to:
  • develop a critical appreciation of both the theoretical and practical issues in the field of computer forensics
  • develop the knowledge of various computer systems and technologies and understand their importance to computer forensics investigations
  • place the field of computer forensics in the wider field of computer science, the judicial system and national security
  • develop the necessary skills, methodologies and processes to conduct a basic computer forensics investigation within an organisation
Additional Information:The purpose of the course is to cover the fundamental technical concepts combined with practical skills and contemporary research essential for computer forensic investigations within the organisation, law enforcement or national security.

Assessments

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