This course teaches student how information is recovered from electronic devices and the forensic techniques used to perform forensic examinations. In addition, legal issues regarding electronic data will be discussed.

An introductory course for the Linux operating system, focusing on its application in information assurance and the digital forensics.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or IST 280 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D.

This course identifies and demonstrates free online resources that can aid investigators in searching the Internet for resources that can be applied to domestic and international investigations.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or IST 280 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D.

Students will explore tools and techniques used to penetrate, exploit and ex filtrate data from computers and networks.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or IST 280 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D.

This course teaches students how information is recovering from electronic devices and the forensic techniques used to perform forensic examinations. In addition, legal issues regarding electronic data will be discussed.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or IST 280 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D.

This course examines forensic and investigative aspects of a network intrusion. Topics include pre-incident preparation, developing leads, scoping an incident, forensic data collection, evidence form hosts, networks, and enterprise environments.

Pre-req: CFS 400 with a minimum grade of D.

Students will learn the skills required to reverse-engineer 32-bit and 64-bit applications, perform remote user application, analyze patches for 1-day exploits, and write complex modern software and operating systems.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or IST 280 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D.

Concepts of computer forensics, including handling digital evidence, case preparation, forensic imaging, data recovery, password cracking, e-mail analysis, and report writing. Proper usage of difference forensic tools is emphasized.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or IST 280 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D.

This course is designed to teach students the advanced skills and techniques required to test mobile and web applications.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or IST 280 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D.

Course will introduce principles of multimedia forensics and their application to digital forensics. Practical forensics enhancements and analysis techniques, including how to prepare forensically-sound exhibits are covered.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or IST 280 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D.

An in-depth examination of the principles, strategies, and tools used to defend, detect, and respond to a variety of common network attacks.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D.

Introduction to the principles, practices and tools of digital forensics and electronic discovery. Hands-on exercises in a simulated real-world environment are a critical component of the course.

Pre-req: CFS 400 with a minimum grade of D.

Broad examination of this new form of conflict including the role of nation states, the challenge of attribution, potential impact on the physical world, and current government policy and doctrine.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or IST 280 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D.

Examination of techniques and tools used to investigate, search, collect, analyze, and report on network based breaches and events.

Pre-req: (CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D) and CFS 400 with a minimum grade of D and CFS 261 with a minimum grade of D and CIT 352 with a minimum grade of D.

Addresses security issues for TCP/IP-based networks, Access Control and Communications are covered as well as Internet security in areas of cryptography, protocols, applications, encryption, hash functions digital signatures, etc.

Pre-req: CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D.

Identification, preservation, collection, analysis, and reporting techniques and tools used in the forensics examination of mobile devices such as cell phones and GPS units.

Pre-req: CFS 400 with a minimum grade of D and (CFS 200 with a minimum grade of D or DFIA 200 with a minimum grade of D or IST 264 with a minimum grade of D).

This course reinforces assesses the student's ability to apply core digital forensics and information assurance knowledge and skills in a series of realistic practical exercises.

Pre-req: CFS 357 with a minimum grade of D and CFS 460 with a minimum grade of D and CFS 467 with a minimum grade of D.

Students will explore and apply common research methods used in digital forensics and information assurance. Students will complete a research project including a paper or poster during the semester.