A Computer Forensics specialist is an Information Technology professional who supports the corporate, law enforcement, and legal community in the investigation and analysis of digital data. Students in the Computer Forensics major will learn methods to obtain and document digital information, determine how information was compromised, and provide expert testimony concerning the acquired information. Topics of study may include methods for discovering data in computers, networks and hand-held devices; recovering deleted, encrypted, corrupted or hidden information; and the proper handling of evidence in accordance with laws and regulations.

A Computer Forensics specialist is a role which will require the knowledge of systems and investigative techniques in order to impartially produce electronic evidence.Graduates from the program will have both the technical skills for recovering evidence and the presentation skills to provide testimony in a court of law. This may include studies in the areas of electronic discovery, deposition and litigation, or in corporate personnel processes. This program will also prepare students to anticipate new and emerging technologies so they can be successful within the rapidly evolving computer forensic environment.

UAT provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply the vital skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the workforce. Instruction will lead students into hands-on and real-world situations, where they will gain invaluable experience working with actual systems, software and networks.

Computer Forensic Objectives (BS)

Install and configure computer and network components, including client and server operating systems following industry- standard guidelines
Identify the various topologies, standards, technologies and protocols employed in computer systems, including file system formats and their attributes
Examine and demonstrate familiarity of federal guidelines, policies and procedures that govern information security and forensics
Examine current industry threats, risks, malicious activities, covert methodologies and unconventional tactics that may be deployed against a system
Utilize procedures and techniques to evaluate, select, deploy and assess computer forensic measures to respond to and alleviate a security incident to prevent loss or corruption of sensitive information
Access and examine the current investigative and legal aspects of information and computer forensics including electronic discovery, deposition, litigation and corporate personnel processes
Implement and maintain forensic tools in the detection, notification, isolation and resolution of issues impacting information acquisition
Inspect and execute the strategies, methodologies and state-ofthe- art forensics tools and techniques for the recovery of data, digital evidence and documentation on computer systems, network systems and other electronic devices
Create processes to follow the trail of digital evidence through an information system
Prepare and examine the reporting requirements of an information forensics specialist
Demonstrate familiarity with different scripting and/or programming languages as they relate to maintaining computer forensics

Course List and Program Requirements
University Core Curriculum