Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

The Fundamentals of Digital Forensics module (COMP11079) introduces student to the main concepts of forensic investigation and allows for a detailed understanding of each stage of an investigation; from the initial seizure, analysis, interpretation and presentation of conclusions.

Through a number of problem-based scenarios the students will learn both the practical and theoretical elements of forensic investigation, from the initial creation of a forensic image, the use of forensic tools to both investigate and maintain the integrity of the forensic image, to finally collating the evidence discovered to present a case suitable to cross examination.

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the major forensics theories, concepts and principles utilised in digital investigations.
• Develop and execute a digital examination strategy for a given scenario.
• Investigate and assess various tactics within a legitimate crime scene study to evaluate digitally collected evidence by means of learned forensics practice and techniques.

This is an SCQF Level 11 module, and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 10 credits.

 

Delivery 

To be confirmed.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Sean Sturley.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  

 

Further study

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our MSc Cyber Security.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

• Foundations of Cyber Security 
• Fundamentals of Digital Forensics 

Also, you may wish to consider our ground-breaking Masters in Professional Practice (MProf).

The provides a personal, tailored learning experience at postgraduate level, blending personal development with academic studies where you build your own progamme of study.

For the first time, learners can choose modules from across a wide range of options offered by all four Schools at UWS, allowing you to create a bespoke curriculum, with support and guidance from programme staff.

This personalised approach ensures that each learner's unique needs are recognised, supported, and integrated into the qualification they receive.  There are options for you to achieve a Postgraduate certificate, a Postgraduate Diploma, or a full Masters qualification. 

The UWS CPD Centre can also support your first steps onto the MProf through the following module:

• Making an Experiential Claim

For further information regarding this postgraduate programme, please contact ask@uws.ac.uk

For further information regarding any of the above modules, please contact cpd@uws.ac.uk