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Unit of Study COMP3005 - Digital Forensics (2027)

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Unit description

This unit introduces students to the core principles and methodologies of digital forensics, emphasising professional investigative processes and advanced cybersecurity techniques. Students will explore tools and techniques for evidence collection, data analysis, and report writing across different scenarios. The unit also covers relevant laws, regulations, and ethical considerations. Additionally, students will research and examine recent advancements in digital forensics to stay current with emerging practices in the field.

Unit content

Module 1:  Introduction to digital forensics and investigative environment

Module 2:  Digital forensic tools and applications

Module 3:  Data acquisition

Module 4:  Forensic file system analysis

Module 5:  Computer forensic validation and data recovery

Module 6:  Report writing for high-tech investigations

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

conduct digital investigations based on the accepted professional investigative process

apply appropriate tools to gather and analyse forensic data from a variety of sources

analyse digital forensic findings and communicate results in formats suitable for technical and managerial audiences

interpret and apply legal and procedural requirements for identifying, acquiring, examining and presenting digital evidence.