CCJ3301 - 01 - Cybercrime & Digital Forensics

This course introduces students to the broad landscape of cybercrime and the forensic principles and techniques used to investigate and prosecute digital offenses. Students examine major categories of cybercrime-including network intrusions, financial fraud, identity theft, data breaches, malware-based attacks, and online threats-and explore how these incidents are handled in real-world settings. The course covers the full lifecycle of a digital investigation, emphasizing legal and ethical considerations, proper evidence handling, and maintaining a defensible chain of custody. Through hands-on exercises and realistic case studies, students practice acquiring, analyzing, and reporting on digital evidence across multiple platforms. The course concludes with a digital-investigation simulation that integrates the skills and knowledge developed throughout the semester.