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[willinate]

I would like to know if anyone has or knows where i can get information on computer forensics. This is a field that i am trying to gather information on, because i think i might want to pursue it as a career. Not to sure, so any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[willinate]

you can try tech schools or community colleges - I was just searching for some computer classes at community colleges in my area, and I was surprised to see that the computer forensics departments were bigger and more widely offered than straight CIS/IT classes.  Sometimes you'll find the program folded into the "straight" computer studies department at larger colleges or universities too.

Here's a thread link where another member was looking for info on computer forensics, and bobby's post includes a link to some info from about.com.

Thanks for the info.

[pedrop]

what is exactly?

[Celestemmcknight]

Does anyone have any knowledge of Computer Forensics in Academia? there have been many complaints that universities are giving out Masters and degrees in computer forensics, yet their courses are not particuarily good?

[peterdell]

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[Emory Woolsey]

Computer Forensics is a fairly new discipline that is getting a lot of attention due to the vast opportunities it offers qualified professionals. Computer Forensics is an investigate process wherein a forensics specialist gathers or as other information to aid law enforcement agencies. A program in Computer Forensics includes heavy emphasis on all aspects of computing and digital media, including network and data security, programming languages and hardware analysis.

[welshwaynejack]

Im currently studying a MSC in Computer Forensics and so far have enjoyed my course. Currently in the process of looking through an Iphone 3GS image for an assignment which has been very interesting.

For anyone looking to enter the discipline you will need a good background within computer science and understand system architecture as well as some knowledge of forensic science + law enforcement principles.

Computer forensic uses alot of principles from forensic science and law enforcement procedures and follows strict chain of custody/integrity guidelines. Anyone looking to go into the field will also need some big finances behind them as the equipment and software isn't cheap.

I've been told it is possible to setup your own forensic lab but you'll need at least 5k minimun for a basic kit and thats without the software licences which expire every year!...Its expensive business but very rewarding and fun when you get a chance to investigate!.. However anyone looking to have a dabble can download AccessDatas FTK Imager which is a free powerful program that only gives you a taster for the field! Link to FTK Imager download

Anyone interested theres a nice wiki found here Forensic Wiki

Some other tips on computer forensics for anyone interested. The UK tend to use AccessDatas FTK program, while state side Encase is implemented. There are a host of open source tools out there as well so check the forensic wiki link and you can find some free open source tools to play around with. Legal wise the UK uses the ACPO guidelines a quick google search will bring them up for you!...If you do download FTK imager a quick google search for FTK imager image scenarios or Forensic scenario images will bring up some nice examples for you to play around with...

Hope that helps

[welshwaynejack]

Oh and btw the certis for AccessData and Encase are free but only last a year!

[rosiybrook]

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