About this program
The computer forensics certificate is a 24 credit program that is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree and would like to re-shape their skills and knowledge in the field of computer forensics that prepares students with knowledge in computer forensics, digital incident investigation, cyberspace ethics, and computer laws.
Student outcomes
- Knows how to collect evidence so that malicious acts can be discovered and recovered.
- Knows how to preserve evidence so that it reflects all the pertinent information on the subject device when it was collected.
- Is familiar with the computer security policies, electronic investigation procedures, cyber activity regulations, national and international digital transaction standards, and computer and information laws.
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