IM521 Digital Forensics

DESCRIPTION

This unit critically analyses tools, techniques, and methods employed to recover and examine digital evidence. It provides students with hands-on experience applying digital forensic tools to gather evidence, adhering to the highest professional standards and industry best practices. Students will explore real-world scenarios and case studies, simulating the challenges faced by digital forensics experts in their investigative work.

RELEVANT COURSES

Master of Agricultural Information Management
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

*Core unit
Master of Agriculture specialisation in Agriculture Information Systems

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

IM410 Cybersecurity and Risk Management

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Demonstrate detailed understanding of theories and practice in digital forensics

LO2 Apply advanced tools and techniques to effectively conduct and conclude a digital forensic investigation

LO3 Critically analyse the prevailing ethical and legal challenges in digital forensics

LO4 Critique and explain various forensic methods and tools to ensure preservation of digital evidence

LO5 Identify and interpret digital artifacts and their significance in a complex digital forensic investigation

CONTENT

  • Digital forensic process and investigation
  • Digital forensic tools and their functions
  • Law and legal systems
  • Issues in digital forensics
  • E-Discovery, guidelines, and standards
  • System basics and file system
  • Investigating operating systems
  • Email and web forensics
  • Network forensics and intrusion detection
  • Android forensics

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  1. Digital Forensic Investigation Review – 20%
  2. Report – 30%
  3. Case Study Report and Presentation – 50%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

Thomas, J. H. (2022). Cybercrime and digital forensics: An introduction. Milton Park UK: Routledge.

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