Course Overview
CYSE 407 introduces the principles and techniques used in digital forensic investigations. The course focuses on identifying, collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence from computer systems and networks. Through hands-on exercises and case-based scenarios, students learn how digital evidence can be used to reconstruct events, investigate cyber incidents, and support legal or organizational investigations.
This course emphasizes the importance of maintaining evidence integrity, following proper forensic procedures, and documenting investigative findings in a clear and structured manner.
Key Skills Developed
• Digital evidence identification and preservation
• File system analysis and forensic investigation techniques
• Understanding chain of custody and evidence handling procedures
• Investigating system artifacts and user activity
• Documenting forensic findings and investigative reports
• Documenting forensic findings and investigative reports
Tools and Technologies
Throughout this course, I gained experience working with digital forensic tools and investigative techniques used to analyze computer systems and recover evidence from digital media.
Examples of tools and concepts explored include:
• Disk imaging and forensic acquisition techniques
• File system analysis
• Metadata and artifact examination
• Digital evidence documentation and reporting
Reflection
CYSE 407 provided valuable insight into the investigative side of cybersecurity. The course helped me understand how digital evidence can be used to analyze cyber incidents and reconstruct events that occur on computer systems. Through hands-on activities and analysis of system artifacts, I developed a stronger understanding of how forensic investigations are conducted and how technical findings can support security operations and incident response.
This course strengthened my analytical thinking and introduced investigative techniques that are essential in fields such as incident response, digital forensics, and cybersecurity investigations.
Course Artifacts
The following assignments demonstrate my work and understanding of digital forensic concepts covered in this course.
Midterm Assignment:
CYSE-407-MidtermFinal Assignment
CYSE-407-Final-Paper