Digital Forensics overview – Difference between computer Forensics and Digital Forensics, Digital Forensics in today’s world, Computer Forensics investigation process, Forensics readiness planning and its benefits Suggested Activities

Understanding Digital Forensic Investigation – Digital Forensics Life Cycle - Understanding key steps in Forensics investigation, Role of forensic investigator – Ethics of a forensic investigator – challenges faced by forensic investigators.

Role of Digital Evidence - Digital Evidence – Authentication of Evidence – Importance of digital evidences in investigation and in court of law – Capabilities of a digital forensic investigator.

Computer Forensics Investigation Process - Cyber Forensics investigation methodology, steps to prepare for a computer forensics investigation, procedure to collect evidence in crime scene, search warrants, evaluate and secure the crime scene.

Digital Evidence collection – Evidence Collection - Collections Options – Obstacles - Types of Evidence - Standards of Evidence - The rules of Evidence - Volatile Evidence– Electronic Evidence General Procedure - Collection and Archiving of evidence - Methods of Collection – Artifacts - Controlling Contamination - Chain of custody