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Course Description

This online course provides a basic understanding and a review of cybercrimes.  Internet related electronic crimes, their background and how they affect the public and law enforcement today are covered. Terrorist issues, the roles of federal law enforcement, regional task forces and cyberspace as a target are covered. Computer evidence, a hacking overview along with malware and prosecutive issues will provide the student with a good overview of cybercrimes.

Course Outline

  1. Background Information
    • Terrorism
    • Cybercrimes
    • Internet Issues
  2. Types of Cybercrime
  3. Terrorist Characteristics
    • Financing
    • Identity Theft
  4. Digital Evidence
  5. Digital Media Today
  6. Roles of Federal Agencies
    • Task forces
    • FBI
    • USSS
    • DHS
    • CIA
  7. Password Attacks and Encryption
  8. Hacking, Viruses, Worms and Sabotage
  9. Money Laundering Basics
  10. Internet Users and Internet safety

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to complete the following:

  • Overview of electronic crimes and their relationship to computers and digital evidence
  • Knowledgeable on terrorism as related to electronic crimes
  • Familiar with the internet, various investigative search engines and other types of digital evidence to enhance investigative abilities

Notes

Method of Instruction: PowerPoint, Discussion, Videos, and Articles

Evaluation: Class Participation, Quizzes and Final Exam

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