Objectives: Covers the principles and practices of digital forensics, including evidence collection, preservation, and analysis. The module focuses on investigating cyber incidents and breaches.
The Key Takeaways and Final Points:
- Explain the evolution and significance of digital forensics.
- Describe the role and skills required for a digital forensics investigator.
- Grasp the steps of the digital forensics process from evidence identification to presentation.
- Comprehend how data is represented and managed in digital systems.
- Explain the differences and forensic implications of hard drives vs. SSDs.
- List various file systems and their impact on forensic analysis.
- Recognize the importance of hashing in ensuring data integrity.