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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Digital Scene Forensics course offered by Cranfield University, you will be able to:
- Understand when a line of inquiry may be ‘reasonable’ if it involves a digital device.
- Develop a digital evidence strategy for a given scene which considers the handling, collection and potential analysis of digital devices and their data.
- Balance digital and traditional evidence types, minimising the risk of contamination of either.
- Make key decisions regarding the investigative value of a device and the need to seize it, considering necessity, proportionality and legality.
- Understand the application of triage, both on a device and decision-based triage approaches.
- Evaluate the application of an understanding of the breadth of sources of digital evidence and intelligence at the crime scene, and critically assess the value of resulting data.
- Identify suitable approaches for processing scenes containing digital devices.
- Identify suitable approaches for dealing with a range of devices in a range of ‘states’, including computers, mobile phones and routers.
- Critically appraise the nature and form of data derived from scene-based sources of digital evidence.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- What digital evidence is, where does it come from and how do we examine it
- The nature of digital evidence sources in the crime scene
- Adaptation of a forensic strategy to integrate digital scene evidence
- Consideration of data stored/residing on a range of technologies, both local and cloud-based
- Consideration of data stored/residing on ‘non-standard’ devices
- Triage and analysis techniques/approaches
- Key decision making and strategic approaches to a scene
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Forensic Science Digital Media View 16 other Short Courses in Forensic Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who should attend:
- Those operating in a professional investigative role where digital devices are encountered as part of their inquiries
- Law enforcement, first responders, and crime scene attenders / investigators
- Students studying forensic investigation disciplines
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2250 GBP / full≈ 2250 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2250 GBP / full≈ 2250 GBP / full
Living costs
Cranfield
United Kingdom
700 - 1300 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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