The lecture imparts selected topics of digital forensics. Based on forensic and legal fundamentals, different fields of application and methods of digital forensic are introduced and discussed. In order to demonstrate the applicability and challenges of digital forensics in
the field, external guest lecturers from industry are invited. In the exercises which are largely accomplished in teams, students extend and deepen knowlegde of the lecture.

Graduates of the course have a fundamental understanding of digital forensics, know critical aspects of it and have an insight in the applicability of digital forensics.

Foundations of digital forensics, legal aspects of digital forensics, fingerprinting of software and hardware, forensic in different application fields (e.g., memory and storage dumps, images and
videos), forensics in payment systems.

ECTS-Breakdown

* Preliminary talk: 1h
* Lectures: 12h
* Self Study (Exercises, Preparation Time for Written Exam): 60.5h
* Written Exam: 1.5h