Maalot Educational Network | Evaluated Learning Experience
Introduction to Cyber Forensics (CYB222)
Classroom: 54 hours (15 weeks). Distance/ hybrid: Varies.
September 2017 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will able to: analyze data found on digital storage media that might provide evidence of wrong-doing; select and apply computer forensics tools used in data analysis, such as searching, absolute disk sector viewing and editing, recovery of files, password cracking, etc.; investigate an infected system and determine that all necessary data was collected to understand the attack method; identify and analyze the stages an ethical hacker requires to take in order to compromise a target system.; analyze basic malwares – basic static and dynamic analysis; and analyze network traffic, identify common attacks like MITM, ARP Poisoning and Spoofing.
Major topics include: cyber security threats, attacks and fraud; forensics methodology; digital forensics; familiarity with network forensics; and Malware analysis. Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of cyber concept, high technical ability, proficiency in English and creative thinking.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Cyber Security, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Information Technology, Introduction to Computer Science, or as a general elective (5/18) (3/21 revalidation).
