Overview

This subject introduces students to the procedures related to computer forensics and digital investigations including formal case management and evidential best practices. The subject will start with an overview of operating system architectures, data structures and file systems. Students will explore the key principles associated with digital forensic processes, data … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Jabed Chowdhury

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

Subject instances

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Describe and orally present computer architectures and key concepts associated with data structures, evidence collection and validation.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the different forensics tools and techniques used on varying types of hardware, when gathering and analysing digital evidence
3.
Apply legally-compliant processes and procedures for forensically gathering and analysing digital evidence, and presentation of findings.
4.
Create investigative procedures to perform forensic Investigations of different types of digital systems

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: CSE4004 or with approval from the Subject Coordinator

Requisites