SIT282 - Computer Forensics and Investigations
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Shang Gao |
| Prerequisite: | SIT182 and one of SIT102 or SIT105 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SIT703 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour online class per week, 1 x 2 hour workshop per week, weekly drop in sessions. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online class per week (recordings provided), 1 x 2 hour online workshop per week, weekly drop in sessions. |
Content
In this unit, students explore various options available to organisations to investigate problems and attacks on their computer systems. It enables students to develop knowledge of laws governing the IT domain and apply approaches to investigating cyber-crime using digital forensic techniques. A range of computer forensic frameworks will be discussed to systematically assist organisations in identifying, analysing, and reporting cyber security issues. In addition, students will study exploitation techniques and use system log files, domain authentication and registry mechanisms to acquire digital evidence. The key focus of the unit is on the identification, preservation, analysis and presentation of digital evidence related to misuse or intrusion into an enterprise-level system.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Define and explain digital forensic procedures and investigative findings to diverse stakeholders. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Investigate the usefulness of contemporary forensic techniques and apply relevant methods to gain access and recover computer crime data. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO3 | Analyse forensic data and review findings to further probe and investigate serious computer crimes. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO4 | Design, prepare and reflect on findings and prepare reports for stakeholders that justifies findings and recommends implicatory action. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning portfolio | Portfolio consisting of programming code, presentations, and reports | 100% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the portfolio.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SIT282 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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