FIT5223 IT forensics
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5223 IT forensics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs FIT5163.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5223
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT5223
No unit lists FIT5223 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: For students enrolled in E3001, E3002, E3005, E3010, E3011, E3007 completing the Software Engineering specialisation: FIT4165.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides a broad coverage of (digital) IT 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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1 Enterprise Forensic ReadinessAssignment10%
- Assignment 2 Practical Test (disk-based forensics)Other25%
- Assignment 3 Practical Test (network-based forensics)Other25%
- Assignment 4 Practical Test (memory-based forensics)Other25%
- Assignment 5 Forensics academic paperOther15%
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 and 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
- Workshops36 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 teaching activities.
Learning resources
Recommended 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 Kavrestad. (2017) Guide to Digital Forensics: a Concise and Practical Introduction. Springer.
- Joakim Kavrestad. (2018) Fundamentals of Digital Forensics, Theory, Methods, and Real-life Applications. Springer.
- John Sammons. (2012) The basics of digital forensics. (1st edition) Elsevier Academic Press.
Where it fits
FIT5223 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Amin Sakzad
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5223?
You need FIT5163 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is FIT5223 offered?
In 2024, FIT5223 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT5223?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5223 have an exam?
No. FIT5223 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT5223?
FIT5223 is part of Computational science and Software engineering.