CIMS 140 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS

    Recent Professors
    J. Barnett, K. Soler
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2025, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students learn skills to launch and properly complete a successful computer forensics investigation, beginning with a discussion of ethics while mapping to the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification objectives. The course includes specific preparation for the DOD-approved EC-Council's CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator) exam. Topics covered include an overview of computer forensics as a profession, the computer investigation process, understanding operating systems boot processes, disk structures; data acquisition and analysis; technical writing; setting up a forensics lab; and a review of familiar computer forensics tools. Features free downloads of the latest forensic software, so students can become familiar with the tools of the trade.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:30pm–2:45pm