Computer Security and Forensic Investigation

(Basic Certificate, Code 0297)

(20 credit hours minimum)

The Computer Security and Forensic Investigation (CSFI) program is a 24 credit hour program with two tracks: (1) Information Security and (2) Computer Forensic. CSFI includes a required core group of courses, expands on the forensic concentration of the FCI program, and adds an Information Security component. All students are required to complete the core course group prior to selecting the one track that fits their objective.

Information Security focuses on design, implementation and management of information security in corporate environment. Students will be prepared for the nationally recognized Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Exam. CISSP designation can provide career enhancement, increase marketability, and ensure prospective employers of a certain level of information security knowledge.

Computer Forensics focuses on computer forensic investigation and provides law enforcement personnel, Criminal Justice majors, and other interested parties with the procedures and methodology for investigating computer crimes, and handling electronic evidence as it relates to the criminal procedure.

*Students may opt to test out of CSFI-101 General Technology Essentials if they have extensive computer and networking education/experience.

A Basic Certificate in Computer Security and Forensic Investigation is awarded to students who complete the following requirements:

Required core courses for either track

credit hours

CSFI	101	General Technology Essentials	4
CSFI	102	Introduction to Information Security	4
CSFI	202	Introduction to Cybercrime	3
		Total Hours	11
Track I: Information Security Track*
CSFI	213	Information Security Technology	3
CSFI	214	Information Security System Analysis	4
CSFI	215	Information Security Domains-CISSP Exam Prep	3
CSFI	216	Information Security Program Management	3
		Total Hours	13
Track II: Computer Forensic/Law Enforcement Track*
CSFI	203	Financial Cybercrime	3
CSFI	204	Introduction to Computer Forensics & the Law	3
CSFI	205	Computer Forensic Technology	3
CSFI	206	Internet Vulnerabilities, Criminal Activities & Investigative Procedures	4
		Total Hours	13
*Upon completion of the core courses, students may pursue either or both tracks.