DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
91.580.203 Topics
in Computer Science: Computer and Network Forensics
Fall 2008
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Instructor: |
Dr. Xinwen Fu |
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Office: |
203 Olson Hall |
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Phone:
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(978) 934-3623 |
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E-Mail:
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xinwenfu@cs.uml.edu
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Homepage: |
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Office Hours: |
Wed. 3:30PM ~ 6:30PM |
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Course Name: |
91.580.203 Topics in Computer Science: Computer and Network Forensics |
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Credits: |
3.00 |
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Duration: |
9/3/2008 ~ 12/22/2008 |
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Time: |
Thu. 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM |
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Location: |
Olson 219 |
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Identifying, preserving and extracting electronic evidence. Students learn how to examine and recover data from operating systems, core forensic procedures for any operating or file system, understanding technical issues in acquiring computer evidence and how to conduct forensically sound examinations to preserve evidence for admission and use in legal proceedings.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
The class is open to
students with minimal computer science knowledge. The following knowledge will
help your study.
1. Linux (Fedora Core) and Windows - basic use
and software installation.
2. Knowledge of networks
3. Creative thoughts
DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Class Preparation
， Lecturing is based on the textbook with learning materials provided.
， Security techniques may be practiced in the lab.
， You will be expected to be prepared for class, and you must complete the assignments by the due dates.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Textbooks
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Chris Prosise, Kevin Mandia, Matt Pepe, Incident Response and Computer Forensics,
Second Edition (Paperback), ISBN:
007222696X
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Textbooks
may be purchased at the bookstore or electronically through: http://www.amazon.com or some other bookseller
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Note: Textbook may not be required. The class
follows the book very loosely.
Supplementary Materials
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Amelia
Phillips, Bill Nelson, Frank Enfinger, Chris Steuart, Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations, Second Edition
(Paperback), ISBN: 0619217065
， Warren G. Kruse II, Jay G. Heiser, Computer Forensics : Incident Response Essentials (Paperback), ISBN: 0201707195
Class Attendance Policy
Students should attend the class in the classroom.
Cheating and Plagiarism Policy
All forms of academic dishonesty will result in an F for the course and notification of the Academic Dishonesty Committee. Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) plagiarism, copying answers or work done by another student (either on an exam or assignment), allowing another student to copy from you, and using unauthorized materials during an exam.
Make-up
Exams
， Make-up exams will only be given in case of serious need and only when the instructor is notified prior to the exam time. If this is not done, the grade is automatically zero for that exam/quiz.
， Written verification for the student¨s inability to take an exam will be required.
， The make-up exams will be different from those given to the class.
COURSE GOALS
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Learn
About The Field Of Computer Forensics
We will learn about
the emerging field of Computer Forensics - the science of obtaining and
analyzing evidence from computers. This evidence may be found on storage devices,
such as hard drives, which are confiscated under warrant from personal or
professional computers; or it may be found by traces of activity on computer
networks. We will learn the tools and process of Computer Forensics.
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Learn
Computer and Networking Concepts.
We will learn how
computers and the Internet work so that they change rapidly, you can understand
the changes. Specific topics include how computer hardware and software work,
what data formats are, how network hardware works and how the Internet works.
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Investigate
Legal and Ethical Issues Involving Computer Forensics
We will explore what
kind of crimes computer forensics specialist investigate, and learn about what
information gathering is legal/illegal and ethical/unethical. As technology
emerges and changes so quickly, many of the aspects of these laws and
guidelines are still being developed, which will make for an interesting
academic exploration of the issues.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
Components of Course
Grade:
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Assignments (5~10) |
50% |
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Midterm |
20% |
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Final Project |
30% |
Grade Scale
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A |
90 ~ 100 |
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B |
70 ~ 89.9 |
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C |
60 ~ 69.9 |
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D |
50 ~ 59.9 |
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F |
below 50 |
Homework Assignments
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All assignments
are to be turned in on or before the due date and time. If you try and cannot
turn in an assignment electronically because the campus network is down, you
will not be penalized.
， An assignment turned in up to 24-hours late will be reduced by 10% of the assignment¨s worth, more than 24 hours late will be reduced 100%.
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The due
date and time for each assignment will be specified on assignment postings.
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All
assignments are expected to be individually and independently completed. Should
two or more students turn in substantially the same solution or program, in the
judgment of the instructor, the assignment will be given a grade of zero. A
second such incident will result in an F grade for the course.
Exams
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Exams
are based on textbooks, web sites, and assignments.
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All
exams are take-home, but timed.
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The
tentative exam format will be true/false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks,
programs, and/or short essays.
Projects
， Each member of this
class is required to join a team of 3 persons. A team must have a team leader
coordinating the communication with members and the instructor.
， Each team must be
formed within 2 weeks from the semester start and the team leader will report
the list of members to the instructor once the team is formed.
， Team work is encouraged
since all members of a team will receive the same score based on the entire
team¨s performance for team projects.
， Some of the
projects will be performed within a close laboratory.
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
The schedule may be adjusted based on the actual progress in the semester. We thank Dr. Yong Guan for sharing many of his materials.
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Order |
Topics |
Chapter |
Assignment |
Data |
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Introduction |
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1 |
Computer Forensics and Investigations as a Profession |
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2 |
Understanding Computer Investigation Physical Security |
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3 |
Working with Windows and DOS Systems |
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System Boot
Process File
Systems |
Reading
(Disk Imaging Tool Specification) |
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Midterm Exam |
Due at
11:55PM, 10/10/2008, will be released after class on 10/9/2008 |
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5 |
FTK
Forensic Toolkit |
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Memory Imaging |
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7 |
Intrusion Detection Tripwire |
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Email
Investigation |
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9 |
Linux
logging |
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10 |
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Anonymity Slides Replay attack Slides GPS Slides |
Reading Tor |
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Final Exam |
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