Digital Forensics Concepts
In the Digital Forensics Concepts course, you will learn about legal considerations applicable to computer forensics and how to identify, collect and preserve digital evidence. This course dives into the scientific principles relating to digital forensics and gives you a close look at on-scene triaging, keyword lists, grep, file hashing, report writing and the profession of digital forensic examination.
The student will learn how to identify, collect and preserve digital evidence.
The student will be able to understand scientific principles relating to digital forensics.
The student will be able to understand concepts like keyword lists, grep, file hashing, and report writing.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to Digital Forensics
Week 2
Legal Considerations and search authority
Week 3
The Investigation Process
Week 4
Recognizing and Collecting Digital Evidence
Week 5
Preservation of evidence/On scene triage
Week 6
Hash values and file hashing
Week 7
Creating a disk image
Week 8
Keyword and grep searches
Week 9
Network Basics
Week 10
Reporting and Peer Review
Week 11
Digital Forensics Project
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Excellent course with very clear explanations by the instructor. Would highly recommend the course for the learner's who are passionate in learning Forensics.
it's good to understands concept about digital forensics
Awesome, really i completed my concepts about this especialization, knew how much love that
The course provides a nice introduction. Its eay to understand and follow. I only wish it went more into depth and practical skills
