Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Computer Science and Mathematics

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Module Offerings

6103COMP-JAN-CTY

Aims

To develop an understanding of the role of the expert witness in trials involving computer forensics. Identify a range of appropriate methodologies and tools used during an investigation. Analysis of forensic images and preparation for presentation of results in a court of law.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify techniques used by criminals to hide data and apply these to a simulated crime.
2.
Plan and apply search and seizure procedures and preparation for taking a forensic image of a storage device.
3.
Evaluate the findings of a forensic image analysis.
4.
Appraise legal issues relating to presenting evidence in a court of law.
5.
Plan and develop an expert witness statement

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Identification of techniques used by criminals to commit crimes on digital devices, Preparing a computer for investigation, Processing the crime or incident scene, Search preparation and the tools required to perform a search, Securing evidence from the computer, Data acquisition and the use of write blockers, Identification of digital evidence on mobile devices, Reporting the results of the investigation, The role of the expert witness, English Law and its application to computer forensic investigations, Maintaining the chain of custody to ensure the integrity of evidence.
Module Overview:
To develop an understanding of the role of the expert witness in trials involving computer forensics. Identify a range of appropriate methodologies and tools used during an investigation. Analysis of forensic images and preparation for presentation of results in a court of law. To provide an understanding of computer forensics investigations and presentation of the results in a court of the law.
Additional Information:To provide an understanding of computer forensics investigations and presentation of the results in a court of the law.

Assessments

Presentation

Centralised Exam

Technology