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FIT3168 · Monash University

IT forensics

Credit points
6
Level
3
Workload
≈ 12 h / week
Faculty
Information Technology

What it covers

This unit provides a broad coverage of digital ICT forensics. You will examine definitions of evidence as they apply to investigations involving the seizure and examination of information technology devices. The unit will introduce you to various tools, techniques and algorithms that may be employed by investigators for acquisition, preservation and analysis of evidence. Disk-based (local) and network (remote) forensic environments will be explored. You will also learn of the impediments and complicating factors that can threaten forensic investigations.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Assignment 2 Practical Test (disk-based forensics)Quiz / Test30%
Assessment 1 Enterprise Forensic ReadinessWritten10%
Assignment 3 Practical Test (network-based forensics)Quiz / Test30%
Assignment 4 Practical Test (memory-based forensics)Quiz / Test30%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn-campus