Welcome to Module 1

This Module introduces students to the Digital Forensics profession. Welcome.

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Describe the field of digital forensics (CLO #1)
Explain the difference between public-sector and private-sector investigations (CLO #1)
Explain the importance of maintaining professional conduct (CLO #1)
Describe how to prepare a digital forensics investigation by taking a systematic approach (CLO #1)
Describe procedures for private-sector digital investigations (CLO #1)
Explain requirements for data recovery workstations and software (CLO #1)
Summarize how to conduct an investigation, including critiquing a case (CLO #1)
Describe certification requirements for digital forensics labs (CLO #1)
List physical requirements for a digital forensics lab (CLO #1)
Explain the criteria for selecting a basic forensic workstation (CLO #1)
Describe components used to build a business case for developing a forensics lab (CLO #1)

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings and Presentations:

Reading: Nelson Modules 1 and 2
Presentations: gcfi6e_ppt_ch01.pptx gcfi6e_ppt_ch02.pptx

Videos:

YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnidcOJA-ow&list=PL1U-z6tCj5WBEBTJDa8s-Gb_Cck5xBoIT&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52rZZeOR7Qk&list=PL1U-z6tCj5WBEBTJDa8s-Gb_Cck5xBoIT&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj_ybFmRP28
Instructor lecture: In Module

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

Discussion Board: Course introductions: Let's get to know each other!
Assignments: Lab 1-1: Understanding the Digital Forensics Profession and Investigation Pre-Course Assessment Quiz Prerequisite: Live Virtual Machine Lab

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