CF-006 Computer Forensics Primer This course is an 8 hour course designed for law enforcement training facilities. It provides an introduction to computer forensics without some of the more technical aspects and exercises in our other courses. (Click here for the CF-006 course syllabus)
CF-100 Computer Basics This course is an optional precursor to CF-101. It is recommended for anyone who feels they need some basic computer instruction before taking the other courses. (Click here for the CF-100 course syllabus)
CF-101 Introduction to Cyber Crime This course provides a basic understanding of computer crime, a detailed "bag & tag" instruction and introduction to some of the hardware and software available for computer forensics. (Click here for the CF-101 course syllabus)
CF-102 Forensics Tools & Techniques This course provides an in-depth session on the tools and techniques used for investigation of computers in criminal cases. Prerequisite: CF-101 (Click here for the CF-102 course syllabus)
CF-203 Practical Training in Forensic Investigations This course provides a hands-on experience in a working forensics lab with an active forensics examiner/investigator as a coach. Prerequisites: CF-102
CF-204 Search and Seizure of Computers and Electronic Evidence: Legal and Testimonial Considerations for Law Enforcement This course will cover the legal aspects of search and seizure with respect to computer evidence. Warrant writing procedures and common pitfalls will be discussed along with appropriate laws to govern computer crime. (Click here for the CF-204 course syllabus)
CF-205 Search and Seizure of Computers and Electronic Evidence: Legal Considerations for Trial Judges This course will cover the legal aspects of search and seizure with respect to computer evidence, specifically for trial judges.
CF-307 AccessData's BootCamp Mississippi State and AccessData have partnered to provide law enforcement officers with AccessData's Bootcamp. This three day course provides detailed instruction on how to install, configure, and use AccessData's Forensic Toolkit (FTK) and Password Recovery Toolkit (PRTK). Prerequisites: CF-101 (Click here for a class description)
CF-409 AccessData's Windows Forensics This is another three day course offered by AccessData through the MSU CFTC. This class concentrates on using FTK software in investigating a Windows system. Prerequisites: CF-101 and CF-307 (Click here for a class description)
CF-411 AccessData's Bootcamp/Windows Forensics Week This class combines CF307 and CF409 into a one week course. These two courses are AccessData's ACE certification prerequisites.
CF-510 Special Seminar These seminars are one day special topic lectures. Announcements for these seminars are made through our mailing list, and any law enforcement officer is welcome.
For more information please contact Dr. Dampier or Jo Colson at 662-325-2756 or email us at cfregister@cse.msstate.edu.