Digital Forensics Certificate
Postponed to Fall start.
Digital forensics is the recovery of digital data for use as evidence in both civil and criminal legal proceedings, or in internal investigations documenting violations of computer usage policies in corporate or public agency settings. This type of evidence is important in cases of white collar crime and industrial espionage or theft, as well as in cases of harassment, embezzlement and conspiracy. Laws of evidence must be known and followed to collect, preserve, analyze and present digital data in court. These laws also apply to organizations when they are documenting computer usage violations by employees.
This program is designed for information technology specialists, systems analysts and network administrators. Especially beneficial for individuals within private corporations or public agencies who are asked to search for and identify hidden digital data, or to analyze employee computer usage, stored or copied files, email or Internet history.
A certificate from the University of Washington Tacoma and 9 CEUs are awarded upon successful completion of the program. Cost for the entire program is $2,679.
Law and Digital Forensics
Digital forensics is a profession that differs significantly from the image portrayed on television. The reality is that the digital forensics expert needs much more experience than a solid background in IT. An expert in this area needs to understand the “big picture” of civil litigation, the basics of criminal law and what can and cannot be ascertained through forensics analysis.
| Class meets: Postponed Location: DOU 101 Fee: $893 Credit/Contact hours: 30 Clock or Contact Hours or 3.0 CEUs |
Digital Forensics Tools & Processes
In most investigations a digital forensics case begins with a crime or allegation of wrongdoing. The high-tech examiner must be prepared to gather evidence both in the field and in the lab. Covers tools and processes utilized for effective information gathering.
| Class meets: Postponed Location: TBD Fee: $893 Credit/Contact hours: 30 Clock or Contact Hours or 3.0 CEUs |
Applied Digital Forensics: Case Studies
Applying findings from a digital forensic analysis is only the first step for the digital forensics investigator. Computing investigations consist of combining recovered digital evidence with other resources. Focuses on the most important skills necessary for a successful high tech investigation.
| Class meets: Postponed Location: TBA Fee: $893 Credit/Contact hours: 30 Clock or Contact Hours or 3.0 CEUs |
- Required textbooks for this class
- First Session - Law and Digital Forensics
A Guide to Forensic Testimony, Smith and Bace, Publisher Addison Wesley ISBN
0-201-75279-4
Second and Third Sessions - Tools & Techniques/Applied Forensics
Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations, Nelson et al., Publisher Course
Technology ISBN 1-4354-9883-6
To enter the program you must demonstrate baseline technical competency in understanding and working with computers, through EITHER:
- Degree in computer science, OR
- Experience and training in IT (to be detailed in your application), OR
- Programming experience
If you are uncertain about whether you meet the admission requirements, please contact us.
Once accepted into a certificate program, you have one year within which to complete it.
Required textbooks for this course are as follows:
First Session
A Guide to Forensic Testimony, Smith and Bace, Published by Addison Wesley, ISBN 0201752794
Second and Third Session
Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations, Nelson et al., Published by Course Technology, ISBN 1435498836
This course requires an External USB Hard Drive, capacity at least 100 Gigabytes or something similar to this:
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/113953/Verbatim-Acclaim-Portable-97186-500-GB/
You can purchase a similar item from another manufacturer if you choose as long as it has the same functionality.
Payment Policy: Tuition for classes and $10 registration fee are due by 5 p.m. three days before each term begins. Accepted students who do not pay by the due date will be assessed a $50 late fee.
Refund Policy: Students must make a request to withdraw in writing. Written requests can be sent to keypdc@uw.edu or mailed to the address below. Students withdrawing by 5 p.m. 24 hours BEFORE the program begins, are eligible for a full refund of all tuition except the $50 application fee and $10 processing fee. There is no refund for withdrawals after the first day of class.
Withdrawal Policy: If you are not planning to continue in the certificate program or course, please send a written request to withdraw to keypdc@uw.edu or to:
University of Washington Tacoma
KeyBank Professional Development Center
1900 Commerce St.
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
Cancellations and Changes: UW Tacoma reserves the right to cancel programs or classes with low enrollment. Please note: Course, application, and registration fees are subject to change.
By clicking "Register now" below you acknowledge that you have read and understood all of these terms and conditions and wish to continue to register for classes. If you have any questions or concerns before registering contact us at 253-692-4618 or keypdc@uw.edu.
