HI119V IT-Security II: Computer Forensics 7.5 credits

• Educational level

  First cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  C

• Subject area

  Electrical Engineering
  Techonology
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Course web

Learning outcomes

After the project course the student should know:

• The principles of Computer Forensics

Course main content

Computer Forensics techniques. Steganography. Network Surveillance. Protection and Monitoring of National Infrastructure assets.

Disposition

Course disposition: The course is given in English and is of half time studies. The course is a distance course. For further information in English, please contact the teacher.

Eligibility

Completed upper secondary education including documented proficiency in English corresponding to English A.

Prerequisites

Knowledge corresponding to the course HI117V IT-Security I (formerly 6H4081)- for furher information in English, please contact the teacher.

Literature

Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation;

Forensic Tools & Technology,

Eoghan Casey, 2001, 448 pp

Academic Press,

ISBN-10: 0121631036

ISBN-13: 9780121631031

Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, 2nd edition,

Eoghan Casey, 2004, 688 pp

Academic Press,

ISBN-10: 0121631044

ISBN-13: 9780121631048

Digital Course Notes

IT-Sec II, 3 CDs, 1.5 GB,

L.O. Stromberg

Required equipment

You will need:                     

   * A personal computer (PC) running Windows XP/ Vista/ 7

  * Internet access

  * two working email addresses (do not use free webmail clients, use POP3)

  * A scientific pocket calculator

Examination

• ANN1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
• ANN2 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
• ANN3 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examinations are offered three times a year: typically the first Saturday in May, August, and December.

Written examinations are four hours long, and consist of 68 questions; 60 of which are multiple choice (5 choices each) and 8 are in depth questions, including mathematical calculations. The Final examination in IT-Sec III is a lab project.

Written examinations worldwide can usually be arranged at other universities, as well as at Swedish embassies and consulates.

Offered by

STH/Computer and Electrical Engineering

Contact

Asser Blomster, tel: 08-7909518, fax: 08-218368, e-post: asser@kth.se

Examiner

Lars O Strömberg <los@kth.se>

Supplementary information

KTH was the first university in Northern Europe to establish academic computer forensics courses, in cooperation with national and international forensics agencies. Our courses are intended for working professionals, as well as for senior undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students.

For Whom:

is a KTH graduate, who has worked professionally for 3-5 years, and now wants to come back to specialize in his/her field. Many of our professionals typically study one whole day each weekend and 2-3 evenings per week. Average study time in each course is typ. 15-22 hrs/week, depending on background and experience.

Course availability:

Our courses can be taken from anywhere in the World, as distant education courses. Over the years our students have been located in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. In most cases you can even take the final exam in a foreign country.

Course Material:

All of our course material is in English. In addition to the course textbook(s), we also make available about 1.5 Gigabyte of additional course material, including lectures, course notes, course assignments and reference material in each course, on three CDs (updated annually).

Whole day seminars / lectures / workshops:

In each course, we also offer four whole day (7h) Saturday seminars / lectures at KTH in Stockholm during each semester. Attendance is voluntary, but highly recommended. Recordings are made available to students with learning disabilities.

SSS:

A custom-designed student support system (SSS) enables our students keep their contact info updated, obtain course information, submit course assignments and course papers – and receive immediate receipt in writing on all submissions 24/7 from anywhere in the World. SSS was specifically designed to work through most government and corporate firewalls.

Admission:

KTH Students should contact their Academic Advisor or program coordinator. External Students should apply through the national website for higher education:http://www.studera.nu

Version

Course plan valid from: Spring 12.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.