FIT5223 - IT Forensics

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive look into the field of IT Forensics, focusing on the critical aspects of evidence as it relates to investigations involving information technology devices. Students will be introduced to a variety of tools, techniques, and algorithms essential for the acquisition, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.

Key Topics

• Definitions of Evidence: Understand how evidence is defined in the context of IT forensic investigations.
• Forensic Tools and Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with forensic tools such as FTK and Autopsy.
• Analysis Methods: Explore algorithms and methods used in the forensic analysis of digital evidence.
• Forensic Environments: Study both disk-based (local) and network (remote) forensic investigations.
• Challenges in Forensics: Learn about the impediments and factors that can complicate or threaten the integrity of forensic investigations.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and apply the definitions of evidence relevant to IT forensics.
• Utilize forensic tools and techniques for evidence acquisition and analysis.
• Recognize and mitigate the challenges faced in forensic investigations.

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