SIT282 - Computer Forensics and Investigations
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | SIT182 and one of SIT102 or SIT105 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SIT703 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2 hour online lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online lecture per week (recordings provided), 1 x 2 hour online practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings. |
Content
In this unit, students explore various options available to organisations to investigate problems and attacks on their computer systems. It enables students to develop knowledge of laws governing the IT domain and apply approaches to investigating cyber-crime using digital forensic techniques. A range of computer forensic frameworks will be discussed to systematically assist organisations in identifying, analysing, and reporting cyber security issues. In addition, students will study exploitation techniques and use system log files, domain authentication and registry mechanisms to acquire digital evidence. The key focus of the unit is on the identification, preservation, analysis and presentation of digital evidence related to misuse or intrusion into an enterprise-level system.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the portfolio.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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