10504195Small Device Forensics
Course Information
Description
Includes cell phones, smart phones, PDAs, and related storage devices, are a growing source of digital evidence in the forensics profession, and present unique challenges for forensic examiners. This course will introduce fundamental concepts in mobile communications, including an overview of cell phone technology and networks, sources of potential evidence, evidence handling considerations, and small device forensic processes, and documentation techniques. Students will have the opportunity to work hands on with small device forensic tools and technology.
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Course Competencies
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Discuss the history, current role, and future direction of mobile phones and small devices and their potential evidentiary valueAssessment Strategiesby participating in the classby completing in-class and homework assignmentsby completing lab exerciseCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou complete assignments in a timely fashionyou complete the lab exercise successfullyyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Explain the role of mobile and small device forensics and ethical standards in criminal and civil investigationsAssessment Strategiesby participating in the classby researching sources on the topicby writing a term paperCriteriayou enter into class discussions using course materialsyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou participate in class activities and labsyou listen attentively during class
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Identify and explain various mobile phone network typesAssessment Strategiesby participating in the classby completing lab exerciseby quizCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou complete the lab exercise successfullyyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Explain concepts of what data is stored on mobile devices, associated removable data storage devices, online storage repositories, and mobile service providersAssessment Strategiesby participating in classby completing in-class and homework assignmentsby group or self presentation on the subject material to the classCriteriayou participate in class discussion using course materialsyou complete assignments in a timely fashionyou participate equally in a group presentation on the subject matteryou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Explain and identify other small devices of potential digital evidentiary valueAssessment Strategiesby participating in the classby completing in-class and homework assignmentsby completing lab exerciseCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou complete assignments in a timely fashionyou complete the lab exercise successfullyyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Explain the importance of process in small device forensic examinationsAssessment Strategiesby participating in the classby completing in-class and homework assignmentsby completing lab exerciseCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou complete assignments in a timely fashionyou complete the lab exercise successfullyyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Familiarization with mobile device and small device forensic toolsAssessment Strategiesby participating in the classby completing in-class and homework assignmentsby completing lab exerciseCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou complete assignments in a timely fashionyou achieve a minimum grade of 76% on lab exerciseyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Perform basic forensic analyses of acquired evidence using EnCase and other mobile device forensic examination toolsAssessment Strategiesby participating in the classby completing in-class and homework assignmentsby completing lab exerciseCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou complete assignments in a timely fashionyou successfully complete lab exercisesyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Produce reports reflecting work done during small device forensic analysis for presentation to investigator, attorney, and in courtAssessment Strategiesby participating in the classby completing in-class and homework assignmentsby completing lab exercisesCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou complete assignments in a timely fashionyou demonstrate proper reporting in lab exercisesyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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Explain the procedure of archiving data extracted and documented from mobile phones and small devicesAssessment Strategiesby participating in the classby completing in-class and homework assignmentsby completing lab exerciseCriteriayou enter into class discussionsyou complete assignments in a timely fashionyou complete the lab exercise successfullyyou attend class regularlyyou arrive for class on timeyou listen attentively during class
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