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CSC303 — Digital Forensics

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Course Overview

CSC303 3 Credits L:2 T:0 P:2 Specialization
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Digital Forensics introduces the fundamentals of computer forensics, cybercrime investigation, disk and file system analysis, data acquisition, and specialized forensics across Windows, Linux, Mac, network, web, dark web, cloud, email, and mobile environments.

Study Units

Unit 1

Computer Forensics and Investigation Process

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 2

Hard Disks, File Systems and Data Acquisition

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 3

Anti-Forensics Techniques and Windows Forensics

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 4

Linux, Mac and Network Forensics

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 5

Web Attacks, Dark Web and Cloud Forensics

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 6

Email Crimes and Mobile Forensics

Notes MCQ Subjective

Continuous Assessment

3 components

Best 2 of 3 CAs will be considered for evaluation.
Test 1 50%

Test 1 shall consist of memory or analytical based MCQs, with total of 30 questions of 1 mark each.

Week 3 / 5

Rubric
To evaluate the conceptual and technical understanding of the students

BYOD-Practical 50%

Test 2 will consist of hands-on practical based questions of 10 marks each (Job-evaluation: 20 marks and viva: 10 marks).

Week 8 / 10

Rubric
To evaluate the technical and practical based understanding of the students

Test 2 50%

Test 3 will be Subjective based containing 3 questions of 10 marks each. Syllabus will be from CA1 and CA2.

Week 11 / 13

Rubric
To evaluate the conceptual and technical understanding of the students.

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

20%

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Examination

CSC303 - FAQs

How many units are in CSC303?

CSC303 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for CSC303?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for CSC303 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.