Title: Module 9 Objectives and Activities List
Course: IN 2005 Digital Forensics > Section: Module 9: Chapter 9 - Computer Forensics Analysis and Validation

Learning Objectives

By successfully completing this module, the student will be able to:

- Determine what data to analyze in a computer forensics investigation
- Explain tools used to validate data
- Explain common data-hiding techniques
- Describe methods of performing a remote acquisition

Learning Activities

- Read Chapter 9
- Read Instructor notes

Chapter 9 explains how to apply your computer forensics skills and techniques to a computing investigation.  One of the most critical functions is validating your evidence during the analysis process.  In Chapter 4, you learned how data acquisitions are validated for Windows and Linux file systems; in Chapter 5, you were introduced to hashing algorithms; and in Chapter 7, you learned about validating forensics software tools.  In this chapter, you learn more about how hashing algorithms are used in forensics analysis to validate data.  You also learn how to refine and modify your investigation plan, use data analysis tools and practices to process digital evidence, determine whether data-hiding techniques have been used, and learn methods for performing a remote acquisition.

Assessment Activities

- Complete Discussion 9
- Complete Quiz 9
- Complete Chapter 9: Hands on Projects 9-2, 9-3 & 9-4
- Work on the MSAT