
Introduction and layout of the course. What will be taught and how it will be taught
The course introduction giving a working definition of what computer forensics is, the steps of basic computer forensics and ways computers can be used to commit a crime.
This lecture covers what hash files are and how they are used in different ways in computer forensics.
This is a lab exercise to the understanding hash files better. You can create your own txt files or download the ones in the lecture extras section. If the website in the PDF file is not available use the following website to complete the exercise: www.whatsmyip.org/hash-generator/
This lecture covers the hexadecimal numbering system and how it is used in computer forensics.
This is a lab exercise to understand hex editor software and file headers better. Download the 3 supplemental files and follow the instructions in the lab.
This lecture covers the physical and logic copies of hardware, slack space and RAM
This lecture covers hardware devices, file systems and operating systems.
An overview of the forensics imaging software used to make, mount and explorer forensic images.
Demonstration on how to add evidence to a case
Demonstration of how to mount and image as a drive letter
Over view demonstration of exploring an image
This lesson covers procedures for first responders to a scene collecting evidence.
Wrap up and recommendations on where to go from here and in the future.
Computer Forensics Fundamentals will provide:
Foundational concepts about the computer forensics field
Understanding of hexadecimal and hashing in relations to computer forensics
An introductory understanding of what computer forensics is
The process of collecting digital evidence
How do create, mount and explore forensic digital images
Considerations for first responders to a computer crime scene
The course will consist of presentations to explain the concepts of computer forensics as well as demonstrations of proper collections of digital evidence.
This course is designed for anyone with an interest computer forensics to get a taste of the real world of digital forensics examination.
As an introductory course it will consist of presentations, hands on lessons and quizzes.