Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of contemporary cybercrime activities, and the nature and form of digital evidence. In this course, students will gain broad and coherent knowledge of the following:
Contemporary examples of cybercrime activities and defence mechanisms.
Cybercrime tools and techniques utilised by malicious actors.
The sources and types of digital evidence.
The utility and importance of digital evidence in a legal setting.
The collection, analysis and presentation of digital evidence.
Current trends in cybercrime and digital evidence.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain complex information related to cybercrime and digital evidence to lay audiences.
- Evaluate the complexities of investigating and prosecuting cybercrimes.
- Critically analyse the role of an expert witness presenting digital evidence in court.
- Evaluate the ethical considerations in cybercrime investigations and cybersecurity practices.
- Apply criminological theories in developing cybercrime interventions.