FIT3168 IT forensics
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3168 IT forensics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs FIT2093.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT3168
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT3168
No unit lists FIT3168 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Overview
This unit provides a broad coverage of digital ICT forensics. You will examine definitions of evidence as they apply to investigations involving the seizure and examination of information technology devices. The unit will introduce you to various tools, techniques and algorithms that may be employed by investigators for acquisition, preservation and analysis of evidence. Disk-based (local) and network (remote) forensic environments will be explored. You will also learn of the impediments and complicating factors that can threaten forensic investigations.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment 1 Enterprise Forensic ReadinessAssignment15%
- Assessment 2Assignment25%
- Assessment 3Other25%
- Assessment 4Other35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the motivations and landscape of forensic investigations in an IT context;
- 2
Explain the relevant legal definitions and frameworks that apply to digital forensic investigations;
- 3
Select appropriate tools and algorithms to perform forensic investigations and acquire relevant evidence;
- 4
Apply and evaluate forensic techniques in local media-based an network-based environments;
- 5
Report on forensic findings in a clear and concise manner.
- 6
Demonstrate how digital forensics can be employed by Police and Tax officials in a court of law.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Eoghan Casey. (2010) Handbook of Digital Forensics and Investigation. Elsevier Academic Press
Chuck Easttom. (2010) Computer crime, investigation, and the law. (1st edition) Course Technology PTR.
Joakim Kävrestad. (2017) Guide to Digital Forensics: a Concise and Practical Introduction. Springer.
John Sammons. (2012) The basics of digital forensics. (1st edition) Elsevier Academic Press.
Where it fits
FIT3168 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Amin Sakzad
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3168?
You need FIT2093 before you enrol.
When is FIT3168 offered?
In 2022, FIT3168 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT3168?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3168 have an exam?
No. FIT3168 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT3168?
FIT3168 is part of Cybersecurity and Software engineering.