Digital Forensics and Incident Response

This course introduces digital forensics and incident response in modern IT environments, emphasizing proper investigation techniques, evidence handling, and legal and ethical considerations. Students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools to capture, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, cloud systems, and IoT/edge devices. Key topics include malware and ransomware analysis, file recovery, network forensics, and automated incident response workflows leveraging AI-assisted tools. Course content aligns with industry certifications such as Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) and prepares students for careers in digital investigations in modern IT environments.