Computer Science 365 - Digital Forensics

This course offers a broad introduction to the forensic investigation of digital devices. We cover the preservation, recovery, harvesting, and courtroom presentation of information from file systems, operating systems, networks, and media files. The primary goal of the class is to understand why and from where information is recoverable in these systems. We also cover relevant issues from law, privacy, and current events.

Open to juniors and seniors in Computer Science or Informatics. COMPSCI 230 w/C AFTER SENIORS AND JUNIORS REGISTER, PROGRAM WILL CONSIDER OPENING TO SOPHOMORES MEETING PREREQUISITE, IF AVAILABLE SEATS. SOPHOMORE CS AND INFORM MAJORS SHOULD WAIT FOR ELIGIBILITY TO OPEN TO SELF-ENROLL OR ADD TO THE WAITLIST AND SHOULD NOT REQUEST AN OVERRIDE. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.