Distance Education – Online
RT220 Introduction to Cyber Investigations (DE-ICI)
Who Should Attend:
DCIO federal and military investigators that are new to cyber crime,
federal and military computer forensic examiners, or support
personnel that directly support cyber investigations.
Prerequisites:
NONE
Duration:
40 Hours / 4 Weeks
Basic Knowledge Needed:
- Computer hardware, software and networking
- Investigations training and experience
- Advanced Internet skills highly recommended
Course Description:
Presents the processes, techniques, specialized documentation,
legal guidelines and requirements for conducting a basic cyber crime
investigation through the use of lecture, practical exercises, scenarios and case
studies. Please note: This course does not provide the depth needed
to conduct an advanced cyber crime investigation (i.e., Intrusions).
Objectives:
- Define cyber crime
- Explain the scope and nature of cyber crime
- Explain the technical fundamentals of cyber investigations
- Explain the legal fundamentals of cyber investigations
- Collect evidence in cyber investigations
- Explain the role of computer forensic laboratories in a cyber investigation
- Describe the guidelines and requirements that must be met to fulfill the role of case agent during basic cyber crime investigations
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Cyber Investigations Technical Fundamentals
- IP Addresses
- Uniform Resource Locators
- Metadata and Logs
- E-Mail and Newsgroups
- Browser Evidence
Legal Fundamentals
- Authority to Search, Gather Records and Intercept Communications
- Prosecution of Cyber Crime
Special Aspects of Cyber Case Management
- On-Scene and Online Evidence Collection
- Cyber Forensic Laboratory Support Cyber Interviews
- Covert Online Investigations
Subjects of Cyber Investigations
- Motivations for Cyber Crime
- Military, Corporate and International Subject