CIT 256 - Advanced Digital Evidence Recovery

Institution:

College of Lake County

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Description:

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to master second-level Computer Forensics topics. Areas addressed in this course include the NTFS file system, Linux file system, recovering sub-directory structures, recovering data from file slack and unallocated space, recovering data from special system files, finding hidden data, unlocking passwords, accessing metadata in Office documents, handling and documenting evidence, and performing a practical forensics examination.. Special emphasis will be given to the Windows and Linux operating systems as they pertain to Computer Forensics investigations. Practical exercises on preparing and verifying forensically sterile examination media and recovering data will be included as part of the class curriculum. Prerequisites: CIT 156 Course fee

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.CLCILLINOIS.EDU

Phone Number:

(847) 543-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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