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Recommended Citation: Carlin, A, S S Curl, and D P Manson. To Catch a Thief: Computer Forensics in the Classroom. In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2005, v 22 (Columbus OH): §3574. ISSN: 1542-7382.

To Catch a Thief: Computer Forensics in the Classroom

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5 pages

Anna Carlin    [a1] [a2]
Computer Information Systems Department
California State Polytechnic University    [u1] [u2]
Pomona, California, USA    [c1] [c2]

Steven S. Curl    [a1] [a2]
Computer Information Systems Department
California State Polytechnic University    [u1] [u2]
Pomona, California, USA    [c1] [c2]

Daniel P. Manson    [a1] [a2]
Computer Information Systems Department
California State Polytechnic University    [u1] [u2]
Pomona, California, USA    [c1] [c2]

The subject of computer forensics can be challenging and intriguing for students. Teaching this course involves both the technical and legal aspects of investigative procedures as applied to digital evidence. For the instructor, it can involve challenges not found in other areas of information systems. This paper discusses the triumphs and pitfalls of including computer forensics as part of an undergraduate information assurance curriculum.

Keywords: curriculum, forensics, security

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