Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 3F Memory Investigation

Study information

• Your learning outcomes

  The aim of this program is to ensure that the quality of computer forensic investigation is of a high level, guaranteeing legal protection and the right to privacy.

  General competence

  After completion of the module candidates will be able to:

  • perform professional tasks in the role of digital forensic investigator with increased insight and confidence
  • see the role of digital forensics in a broader perspective during an investigation
  • identify ethical and legal issues during investigation

  
  Knowledge

  After completion of the module candidates will have knowledge of:

  • the potential computer memory could have in an investigation
  • explaining how information are stored in computer memory
  • how to recognise traces in computer memory
  • the distinction between memory in different operating system

  
  Skills

  After completion of the module candidates will be able to:

  • use software to perform acquisition of computer memory
  • interpret information stored in a memory using forensic tools
  • relate the digital forensic methodology in all forensic analysis tasks
  • write a forensic report for other investigators, prosecutors and courts

• Admission criteria

  The primary target group is police staff in the Nordic countries whose main task is handling and investigating digital evidence. It is a prerequisite that participants are selected in accordance with local competency plans.
  
  Employees in other International police services or governmental agencies who work, or will work, with digital evidence are also eligible to apply.
  
  

  Admission criteria Applicants for module 3F must:

  • possess higher Education Entrance Qualification
  • be employed by a national or local governmental agency
  • have passed NCFI Module 2A Advanced Computer Forensics. The former NCFI Module 2 (25 ECTS) is also accepted
  • Have at least one year of experience in digital forensic investigation

  
  Foreign applicants are only entitled to apply if:

  • the applicant's country has a partnership with PHS
  • they have been selected in accordance with the partner's competency plans
    
    

  Applicants who do not have the higher education entrance qualification have to provide:

  • a minimum of 5 years work experience, of which maximum 2 years can be education, replace the requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification. This arrangement only applies to applicants over the age of 25
    
    

  The prerequisite of having completed NCFI modules may be overridden if the applicant can:

  • either provide documentation for having completed equivalent education
  • or demonstrate qualifying skills and knowledge necessary to follow the module

  
  To be considered as equivalent education or qualifying experience, the following topic must be documented:

  • computer forensic methodology

  
  and in addition document education or experience in at least one of the following topics:

  • network forensics
  • cybercrime
  • mobile forensics

  
  The total workload of the education should be equivalent to approximately 30 ECTS. For they who are applying on the basis of their experience, a relevant test will be provided in order to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge.

• Practical information

  This module is delivered on-line as a part-time education, and the students are expected to complete the program within one semester. The expected duration of the module is 210 hours of study.

  The module comprises lectures, individual and group work, exercises, quizzes, assignments and literature study. Student support will be delivered via electronic means such as: email, discussion fora, chat and virtual classrooms.

  The student needs to pass a number of course requirements in order to sit the exam.

  The module is concluded with a two-day take-home exam. Grading is on a scale of A – F (in which A – E are passing grades and F is a fail).

• Schedule for tuition and assesment

  Tuition:
  17.08.2023
  17.11.2023

  Location: Online

  Exam: Date: 29.11.2023 - 30.11.2023

   

• Tuition fee

  A semester fee is required.

  An external student is defines as a student from another Nordic coutry, or an agency outside the police service (including police special agencies). The tuition fee is not applicable to students coming from insttitutions which have a reciprocal agreement with NPUC, or an agreement involving contributions to the study programme. The student fee is NOK 15 000,-.

• Contact information

  Academic questions

  Academic inquiries should be adressed to e-mail: cybercrime@phs.no.

  Questions relating to the admissions procedure

  Questions regarding the admission process (deadline, application process, documentation) should be adressed to e-mail: opptakevu@phs.no.

  Administrative questions about the study programme

  If you do not find what you are looking for, please send an email to: studiekontoret.oslo@phs.no

The course is one of a series of modules in the NCFI Programme

• All modules

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Introduction to Digital Policing

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 1 Core Concepts in Digital Investigation and Forensics

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 2A Advanced Computer Forensics

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 2B Online Investigation

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 2C Network Forensics and Cybercrime

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 2D Mobile Extraction and Artifacts

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 3A Forensic Tool Development

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 3B Linux Artifacts

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 3C Linux as an Investigative Platform

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 3D Macintosh Computer Forensics

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 3E Windows Forensics

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 3F Memory Investigation

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 3i Macintosh Forensics, Advanced

  Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Module 3K Report Generation Visualisation