Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DDCI-0002
Organization's ID:
CIRC
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, or Computer Forensics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to demonstrate how to respond to a cyber-incident by applying ethical and legal methodologies to plan response tactics (search and seizure); respond to destructive activity; process and preserve digital evidence.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Prepare the accurate documentation of a cyber-investigation to include all actions taken
  • Explain forensic imaging principles
  • Demonstrate how to effectively handle digital media upon responding to an incident
  • Generate hash values for collected data and forensic images
  • Prepare for a computer incident response and perform the role of an incident responder
  • Examine where digital data resides in a variety of digital devices
  • Collect volatile and non-volatile data

General Topics:

  • Foundational knowledge for computer basics
  • Network theory
  • Input/output device identification and function
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials