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Unit of Study COMP6015 - Cyber Forensics (2026)

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Unit description

This unit introduces students to the core principles and methodologies of cyber 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 cyber forensics to stay current with emerging practices in the field.

Unit content

Module 1:  Introduction to digital forensics and investigative environment.

Module 2:  Evidence Acquisition and Handling Techniques.

Module 3:  File System Analysis and Data Interpretation.

Module 4:  Data Recovery and Validation Techniques.

Module 5:  Network Forensics.

Module 6:  Report Writing for Forensic Findings.

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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:

apply core cyber forensic techniques and processes, including identification, preservation, examination, and reporting

evaluate, choose and utilise appropriate tools to gather and analyse forensic data from a variety of sources.

analyse the results of a computer, network and/or data forensic analysis and provide the results of the analysis in a format and style suitable for audiences of both technical and managerial background.

analyse legal, regulatory, and ethical implications involved in cyber forensic investigations.