Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DDCI-0005
Organization's ID:
FIWE
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
10 days (80 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Computer Forensics
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Cyber Incident Analysis
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for students to explain how to conduct a lawful network investigation; generate a detailed and accurate account of a network intrusion; analyze network-based evidence; and analyze host-based evidence.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Investigate leads.
  • Analyze volatile data.
  • Explain recommended remediation actions.
  • Perform the basics of intrusions reporting.
  • Generate a timeline.
  • Analyze a memory image.
  • Perform malware triage.
  • Analyze the forensic image of a system.
  • Analyze network-based evidence.
  • Write a complete and detailed executive summary.

General Topics:

  • Conduct forensic examinations of victim devices
  • Analyze log data and network traffic data
  • Create an event timeline
  • Perform malware analysis
  • Prepare narrative reports of findings
  • Perform a variety of network investigations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Work-based Learning
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials