Catalog Description

Formerly known as CIS 88
Also known as ADMJ 88
Advisory: Completion of ADMJ 54 and IT 120 with grades of "C" or better
Hours: 72 (54 lecture, 18 laboratory)
Description: Introduction to the methods used to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation, beginning with a discussion of ethics, while mapping the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Topics covered include an overview of computer forensics as a profession; the computer investigation process; understanding operating systems boot processes and disk structures; data acquisition and analysis; technical writing; and a review of familiar computer forensics tools. (C-ID ITIS 165) (CSU)

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    • Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability
      • CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval)
        • Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval)
          • IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval)

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