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UQU Programs
Cybersecurity

Digital Forensics

SEC3206
3 hours English

Digital Forensics

Digital Forensics
SEC3302 Network Security
3 hours Two requisites
1 Digital Forensics Terminologies
2 Legal Compliance: Applicable Laws, Affidavits, Testimony, Testifying, Case Law and Chain of Custody
3 Investigatory Process
4 Acquisition and Preservation of Evidence: Write-blocking, Imaging Procedures, Live Forensics, Analysis and Authentication of Evidence (Hashing)
5 Analysis of Evidence: Root Cause Analysis, Metadata and File Carving
6 Reporting and Presentation of Results: Timeline and Attribution
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Recognize digital forensics terminologies, models and, investigation process

Teaching Strategy Lectures Readings
Assessment Methods Midterm Final Exam
2.1 Mapped to: S4

Solve a given cyber investigation problem using digital forensics techniques and tools.

Teaching Strategy Lab Tutorials Project
Assessment Methods Lab Assessments Project Assessment
2.2 Mapped to: S4

Illustrate legal and regulation issues related to digital forensics and investigation according to the legislation, regulations, instructions and decisions in the Kingdom.

Teaching Strategy Lab Tutorials Project
Assessment Methods Lab Assessments Project Assessment
Assessment
Weight
Project
20%
Midterm
20%
Lab Assessmensts
20%
Final exam
40%
Total
100%