14-822 Host Based Forensics

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Host Based Forensics provides a systematic introduction to the field of digital forensics. The course aims to familiarize students with the forensic process and to apply forensic principles with many tools of the trade. Upon completion of the course, a student should feel confident in participating in a digital forensic investigation. This course focuses on the forensic process (planning, acquisition, analysis, reporting) as it relates to host system forensics. Class periods will consist of lecture and exercise.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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