IMT4130

Cybercrime Investigation

Spring and Autumn

Gjøvik

English

Overview

9 candidates

Average grade

B

3.67

0.44

Pass rate

100%

4 points

Grade distribution
Average over time
Pass rate over time

About this course

Content

  • Cyber Investigation Process
  • Cyber Law
  • Internet investigation
  • Anonymity, Dark Nets and forensics
  • IoT forensics
  • Multimedia forensics
  • Anti-forensics and Anti-anti-forensics
  • Forensic case scenarios and investigation report

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:

  • The candidate possesses a deep understanding in the methodology, technology and application of digital forensics in cybercrime investigation.
  • The candidate possesses an advanced level of knowledge in selected areas of the broad spectrum of digital evidence, analysis methods and tools.
  • The candidate understands the theoretical background of forensics investigations.
  • The candidate knows contemporary techniques, best practices, and advanced topics.
  • The candidate knows how to handle hands-on forensic exercises and lab work, and how to apply and test techniques and best practices.

Skills:

  • The candidate is capable of analyzing existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of digital forensics.
  • The candidate is cabpable of working independently on solving theoretical and practical problems related to cybercrime investigation.
  • The candidate is able to use relevant methods in independent studies and development in digital forensics.
  • The candidate is capable of performing critical analysis of various literature sources and applying them in structuring and formulating problem-oriented reasoning in cybercrime investigation.
  • The candidate is capable of carrying out an independent limited study or development project in cybercrime investigation under supervision, following the applicable ethical rules.

General competence:

  • The candidate is capable of analyzing relevant professional and research ethical problems in cybercrime investigation.
  • The candidate is capable of applying their knowledge and skills in new fields, in order to accomplish advanced tasks and projects in cybercrime investigation.
  • The candidate is able to work independently and is familiar with terminology of cybercrime investigation.
  • The candidate is capable of discussing professional problems, analyses and conclusions in the field of digital forensics, both with specialists and with general audience.
  • The candidate is capable of contributing to innovation and innovation processes.

Teaching methods

  • Video lectures
  • Guest live/video lectures
  • Interactive sessions
  • Article reading
  • Lab work
  • Group work
  • Students may work on research report (term paper) individually or in groups throughout the semester