Computer Forensics

Copyright Priscilla Oppenheimer

Week 4: Building a Cybercrime Case

Bodies of law

Constitutional law

Criminal law

Civil law

Administrative regulations

Levels of law

Local laws

State laws

Federal laws

International laws

Levels of culpability

Intent

Knowledge

Recklessness

Negligence

Actus reus and mens rea

Level and burden of proof

Criminal versus civil cases

Vicarious liability

Laws related to computers

CFAA, DMCA, CAN Spam, etc.

More on computers and collecting computer evidence

Seize a computer (lockdown lab)

 

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