Title: Computer Forensics and Investigations as a Profession
Course: CAP 2140 Digital Forensics > Section: Computer Forensics and Investigations as a Profession

Introduction

In recent years, the field of computer forensics and investigations progressed significantly. This course will teach you traditional investigation methods with systems analysis problem solving techniques. An understanding of these methods and use of computer forensics tools will make you a highly skilled computer forensics examiner.

In July 2009, forensic computer analysts with less than 1 year of work experience earned a maximum salary of $51,168; those with 1 to 4 years of work experience earned between $40,911 and $71,157. The average salary range for computer forensic analysts with 5 to 9 years of experience was between $61,003 and $93,479 in July 2009 and between $65,000 and $110,723 for those with 10 or more years

Read more: The Average Salary for Computer Forensic Jobs | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5229525_average-salary-computer-forensic-jobs.html#ixzz2ONkkGR9x

Objectives

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

- Define computer forensics, history, and case law
- Prepare for computer investigations
- Recognize forensics professionalism

Readings and Resources

- Textbook: Chapter 1 pg. 1-22
- Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
- Disaster Recovery: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disaster_recovery
- Macintosh SE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_SE
- General Affidavits:http://www.ilrg.com/forms/affidavt.html