The Digital Forensics Certificate program at Edmonds Community College is a 20-credit program that utilizes a hands-on approach to teaching throughout the five mandatory courses. Graduates of the program are eligible for a career as a Computer Forensic Examiner and may take the Cyber Security Forensics Analyst (CSFA) certification examination. The courses in digital forensics and the law introduce students to the procedures involved in computer forensics and electronic discoveries, depositions, electronic surveillance, evidence retention and privacy issues. The next digital forensics course includes topics in forensic imaging methods, case management, forensic software and preparing to testify. The third digital forensics course introduces students to case studies to learn about data-hiding techniques, network forensics, log analysis, viruses and malware, and more. The introduction to network security course covers topics such as DNS security, disaster recovery plans, virtual private networks and intrusion detection.
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave. W.
Lynnwood, WA 98036
452-640-1459
edcc.edu
The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers two certificate programs in computer forensics for students at the postgraduate level. The first certificate program is for individuals already enrolled in a related postgraduate master's degree track, while the second certificate program is for individuals seeking a standalone certificate for employment. Courses in both programs include an introduction to computer forensics; laws, evidence and procedure; computer crime and forensics; network security; computer security; and investigating cybercrime. Students also learn how to recover evidence of rogue programs, viruses and more from computers. Completion of the certificate program prepares graduates for employment with government and private companies.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
1530 3rd Ave. S.
Birmingham, AL 35294-1150
205-934-4011
main.uab.edu
West Virginia University offers a graduate certificate in computer forensics that is available to industry professionals in computer and information technology, and to law enforcement personnel. Only students or graduates of a master of science in computer science or electrical engineering are admitted to the certificate program, which requires the completion of 15 mandatory credit-hours. Courses include computer incident response, computer data forensics, computer network forensics, introduction to computer security management, and computer forensics and the law. Throughout the program, students learn how to detect and counteract computer attacks and how to collect evidence of cyber- and other computer crimes. Upon completion of the core requirements, students must complete a final project, through which they must demonstrate their proficiency in the fundamental knowledge and practical applications of computer forensics.
West Virginia University
PO Box 6109
Morgantown, WV 26506-6109
304-293-0405
wvu.edu