Computer Forensics

Copyright Priscilla Oppenheimer

Week 1: Introduction to Computer Forensics

Class procedures

Computer forensics definitions

Computers' roles in crimes

Computer forensics tasks

Prepare for an investigation

Collect evidence

Preserve evidence

Recover evidence

Document evidence

Challenges associated with making "cybercrime" laws

Jurisdictional issues

Introduction to computer hardware

 

Case Studies: Shoe Bomber, US vs Thomas & Thomas