CIS 166 - Computer Forensics I

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    This course is an introduction to the methods used to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation and handling of evidence from both corporate and criminal perspectives. It begins with a discussion of ethics while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Topics covered include an overview of computer forensics as a profession; collection and handling of evidence; the computer investigation process; understanding operating system boot processes and disk structures; data acquisition and analysis; technical writing; and a review of familiar computer forensics tools.