Digital Forensics (in English)

• 26 hrs lectures
• 13 hrs laboratories
• 13 hrs projects

• 55 pts final exam (written part)
• 30 pts numeric exercises
• 15 pts projects

The aim is to understand principles of computer forensics and the basic concepts used in a computer forensics examination; introduces techniques required for conducting a forensic analysis of systems and data.

Student acquaints basic concepts and principles of computer forensics and skills in a computer forensic examination.

The course prepares students for the possible role of cyber attack investigator or forensic analyst within security teams.

Basic knowledge of operating systems, storage media, networks, and the ability to create simple programs.

• Nipun Jaswal: Hands-On Network Forensics: Investigate network attacks and find evidence using common network forensic tools,  Packt Publishing, 2019.
• Bruce Nikkel , Practical Linux Forensics, No Starch Press, 2021

• Daren Hayes, Practical Guide to Digital Forensics Investigations, Pearson IT Certification; 2nd edition, 2020.
• Gerard Johansen: Digital Forensics and Incident Response: Incident response techniques and procedures to respond to modern cyber threats, Packt Publishing; 2nd edition, 2020

1. Investigation Techniques
2. Data Acquisition
3. Data Recovery and Analysis
4. Windows System Forensics
5. Microsoft 365 Forensics
6. Web Browser Forensics
7. Events and Logs
8. Network Forensics
9. Encryption Traffic Analysis
10. Memory Forensics
11. Malware Analysis
12. Password Recovery
13. Case Study

Hands-on activities in the following areas:

1. Investigation Techniques Basics
2. Data Acquisition
3. Data Recovery and Analysis
4. Windows System Forensics
5. Microsoft 365 Forensics
6. Web Browser Forensics
7. Events and Logs
8. Network Forensics
9. Encryption Traffic Analysis
10. Memory Forensics
11. Malware Analysis
12. Password Recovery
13. Case Study

Performing the investigation of the selected cases. Solving the cases and writing the report.

• Project (15 points).
• Hands-on labs (30 points). Missed labs can only be replaced if there is a serious obstacle in the study. 
• Final exam (55 points). Minimum of 20 points of the final exam is necessary to pass the course.

Controlled activities include the project (15 points), hands-on labs (30 points), and the final exam (55 points). Missed labs can only be replaced if there is a serious obstacle in the study. 

As part of face-to-face activities. Possibilities of individual consultations during the teacher's consultation hours or at other times by appointment.