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Assignment List for CMPTR 238 (Revised 4/24/06)
Unit 1 -
Reading Assignment:
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: April 5, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Deliverable Length: 4 - 5 paragraphs
Do you think computer crime is on the rise? If you think so, then why do you think so? Identify the various computer crimes that you are aware of. Any suggestions as to how to track down offenders of these crimes you’ve identified? Comment on one other crime suggested by another student and make suggestions on how to deal with the problem.
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: April 5, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 3 -5 hours
Deliverable Length: 3 - 5 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 1 – LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 1 – Lab” heading on WAOL.
You do not need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Project 1-1
(listed here for your convenience)
Compare and Contrast Three Forensic Companies
Use a Web search engine such as Google or Yahoo! and search for
companies specializing in computer forensics. Select three of
them and write a three- to five-page paper comparing what each
company does.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: April 5, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 1 - Exam before next Sunday. Log
into
http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell -
for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 1 - Exam."
Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens,
i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you
provided during registration time (without the area code and with
the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take
your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your
instructor. The exam is not timed. Exams for a given
unit will only be displayed during the week that they are
applicable. This is an open book exam.
Unit 2 -
Reading Assignment:
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: April 12, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Deliverable Length: 2 - 3 pages
In a two page report, describe how you would go about investigating a computer incident. You may discuss this in your own preferred operating system.
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: April 12, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 2 - LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 2 – Lab” heading on WAOL.
You do not need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Project 2-1
(Listed here for your convenience)
Tracking an Offender
through E-mail
Billy Williams at the local city hall contacts your shift supervisor, Mike Mackenzie, with a complaint of sexual harassment using the city's e-mail system. You are assigned to find the suspect and build a case to terminate the city employee. When interviewing the victim, Billy, you discover that he was involved with the suspect, Mary Jane, but ended the relationship against Mary Jane's wishes. Both he and the suspect still work for the city. Billy has kept a series of offending e-mail messages and offers it for your review. When you interview Mary Jane, she denies any wrongdoing and claims she is being set up. After your investigation, you confirm that she is being set up--the alleged victim is actually the one sending the offensive e-mail. Write a brief report on how your investigation would prove Mary Jane's innocence.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: April 12, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 2 - Exam before next Sunday. Log
into
http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell -
for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 2 - Exam."
Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens,
i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you
provided during registration time (without the area code and with
the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take
your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your
instructor. The exam is not timed. This is an open book
exam.
Unit 3 -
Reading Assignment:
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: April 19, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Deliverable Length: 2 - 3 pages
Can you really erase a hard disk drive? Some products, such as Shiva - The Destroyer of Files - claim to be able to irreversibly erase data from a hard disk drive. Using online and offline resources, research at least three other products that claim the ability to permanently delete data from your hard disk drive. Compare and contrast the methods used by these products, providing a complete description of each product that you find. Which is the best? Do all products appear to be able to live up to their claims?
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: April 19, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Deliverable Length: 3 - 4 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 3 – LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 3 – Lab” heading on WAOL.
You do not need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: April 19, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 3 - Exam before next Sunday. Log
into
http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell -
for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 3 - Exam."
Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens,
i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you
provided during registration time (without the area code and with
the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take
your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your
instructor. The exam is not timed. This is an open book
exam.
Unit 4 -
Reading Assignment:
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: April 26, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Deliverable Length: 3 - 4 paragraphs
Describe some of the challenges that the use of encryption presents to the forensic investigator. List some of the ways these challenges can be overcome.
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: April 26, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 3 - 4 hours
Deliverable Length: 4 - 5 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 4 – LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 4 – Lab” heading on WAOL.
You do not need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: April 26, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 4 - Exam before next Sunday. Log
into
http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell -
for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 4 - Exam."
Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens,
i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you
provided during registration time (without the area code and with
the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take
your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your
instructor. The exam is not timed. This is an open book
exam.
Unit 5 -
Reading Assignment:
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: May 3, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Deliverable Length: 2 - 3 pages
Using at least four sources (one source may be your textbook), undertake this research project: to report on and discuss the subject of data hiding. Write a report, not exceeding three pages, on the subject of data hiding, including information on the methods for hiding the data, methods for discovering or identifying that data may have been hidden, and the technologies for revealing the hidden data and "cracking the case."
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: May 3, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Deliverable Length: 2 - 4 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 5 – LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 5 – Lab” heading on WAOL.
You do not need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: May 3, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 5 - Exam before next Sunday. Log
into
http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell -
for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 5 - Exam."
Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens,
i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you
provided during registration time (without the area code and with
the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take
your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your
instructor. The exam is not timed. This is an open book
exam.
Unit 6 -
Reading Assignment:
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: May 10, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Deliverable Length: 2 - 3 pages
What is considered as hostile code? What are the various classifications that exist for hostile codes? Discussion at least one known hostile code and point out how forensic investigators can get to the source of this hostile code. Comment on at least one other student’s posting.
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: May 10, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Deliverable Length: 2 - 3 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 6 – LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 6 – Lab” heading on WAOL.
You do not need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: May 10, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 6 - Exam before next Sunday. Log
into
http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell -
for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 6 - Exam."
Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens,
i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you
provided during registration time (without the area code and with
the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take
your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your
instructor. The exam is not timed. This is an open book
exam.
Unit 7 -
Reading Assignment:
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: May 17, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 3 - 4 hours
Deliverable Length: 3 - 4 pages
Undertake a research project to identify three commercial forensic tools on the market and discuss functions of the forensic analyst that these tools can deal with. Include screen shots to demonstrate that you practically reviewed the tool. Attach the screenshots to your post by including the screenshots within a Microsoft Word document.
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Group Project (Draft): Due Date: May 17, 2008
Points Possible: 10 Project Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Deliverable Length: 5 - 10 pages
Begin working on the Group Project that is due during Week 9/Unit 9. See the full assignment description in the Unit 9 – Group Project section. The first draft of your Group Project is due before Sunday of this week. Get an early start on this Group Project. Have one member of your group post a rough draft of your Group Project in the "Digital Dropbox" for your group before midnight on Saturday.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: May 17, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 3 – 5 hours
Deliverable Length: 3 - 4 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 7 – LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 7 – Lab” heading on WAOL.
You do not need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: May 17, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 30 minutes
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 7 - Exam before next Sunday. Log
into
http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell -
for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 7 - Exam."
Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens,
i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you
provided during registration time (without the area code and with
the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take
your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your
instructor. The exam is not timed. This is an open book
exam.
Unit 8 -
Reading Assignment:
Ch.8 (Kruse and Heiser)
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: May 24, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Deliverable Length: 2 - 3 pages
Discuss at least five different areas in the Windows environment that data can be hidden from forensic investigators. For each identified area, how would you advise the forensic investigator to go about in tracking the information?
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: May 24, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Deliverable Length: 3 - 6 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 8 – LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 8 – Lab” heading on WAOL.
You do not need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: May 24, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 1 hour
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 8 - Exam before next Sunday. Log
into
http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell -
for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 8 - Exam."
Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens,
i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you
provided during registration time (without the area code and with
the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take
your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your
instructor. The exam is not timed. This is an open book
exam.
Unit 9 -
Reading Assignment:
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: May 31, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Deliverable Length: 2 - 3 pages
Compromising the Unix host is an issue that many environments seek to address. Identify at least three of the weaknesses that hackers may capitalize on in the Unix environment and their counter measures.
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Group Project: Due Date: May 31, 2008
Points Possible: 90 Project Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Deliverable Length: 5 - 10 pages
Using good APA format, complete the following Group Project.
Review the UNIX (or Linux) operating system and provide 10 different UNIX tools that can be of assistance to forensic investigators. For each tool demonstrate your understanding and explain how it helps forensic analysts. Demonstrate that you have tried each of these commands by providing screenshots for each of your evaluations.
You may want to select a group leader from the members of your group. You can view group membership using the following links on WAOL/BlackBoard Communication -> Group Pages. I would suggest assigning either a portion (several tools/utilities) of this project to each member of your group, or splitting up a single task pertaining to all tools/utilities and assigning that sub-task to each member of your group. You should get started on this project as soon as possible. Make use of the group collaboration resources of BlackBoard. This includes a group chatroom, a group discussion board, and a “members-only” virtual classroom for each group. Make use of student e-mail, if necessary. This assignment is due no later than midnight on Saturday. There is no minimum length to this assignment, but you must address each part of this project fully to receive the full points for this assignment. Each member must also turn in a peer evaluation form before the project deadline. The blank peer evaluation form can be found on the "Professors Online" website for this class. When you're done, drop off your group assignment in the "File Exchange" area for your group before midnight on Saturday.
I would suggest downloading a (beta) copy of VMware Workstation 5.5 from VMware (free). You can use this utility to load and run Linux Fedora Core 5 on any Windows XP Professional computer without needing to re-format, re-partition, or in any way compromise your hard drive. The link for downloading a free copy of VMware Workstation can be found on my “Professors Online” website. Let me know if you have trouble obtaining a free copy of Linux. I will provide you a single DVD or a set of CDs, depending upon your need.
http://faculty.olympic.edu/kblackwell/cmptr238/cmptr238d.htm
Your grade will be based on content, adherence to proper APA style format, and the combined scores of your peer evaluations.
Examples of acceptable APA style formatting can be found on the
“Professors Online” website.
See the following link -
http://faculty.olympic.edu/kblackwell/docs/APA/APAStyleGuide.htm.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: May 31, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 4 - 6 hours
Deliverable Length: 4 - 6 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 9 – LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 9 – Lab” heading on WAOL.
You do not need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: May 31, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 1 hour
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 9 - Exam before next Sunday. Log
into
http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell -
for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 9 - Exam."
Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens,
i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you
provided during registration time (without the area code and with
the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take
your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your
instructor. The exam is not timed. This is an open book
exam.
Unit 10 -
Reading Assignment:
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Date
Due: June 7, 2008
Points Possible: 20 Project Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Deliverable Length: 1 - 2 pages
In a number of cases, you as the investigator may need law enforcement agencies to move hastily to seize what you claim as the evidence in your case. What are issues the lead to delays on the side of law enforcement agencies?
Post your answer on the Discussion Board. Be an active
participant in the discussion by responding to a few posts and
showing your appreciation for the contributions from your
colleagues.
Assignment Type: Lab Due Date: June 7, 2008
Points Possible: 30 Project Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Deliverable Length: 2 - 4 pages
See WAOL - Labs
Week 10 – LAB – Do
all of the Projects found within the “Week 10 – Lab” heading on
WAOL. You do not
need to use APA format for this assignment.
Using Microsoft Word for your file format, drop your
assignment in the digital drop box before midnight on Saturday. Be
sure to follow the guidelines for naming your file as found in the
course syllabus.
Assignment Type: Test Due Date: June 7, 2008
Points Possible: 40 Project Duration: 1 hour
Deliverable Length: n/a
Finish the CMPTR 238 Unit 10 - Exam before next Sunday. Log into http://www.evtestcenter.com/ and specify my name - kblackwell - for your "Instructor ID:" Select "CMPTR 238 Unit 10 - Exam." Then specify your "ID:" as your Student ID (including the hyphens, i.e. 860-11-1111) and your password is your home phone that you provided during registration time (without the area code and with the hyphen, i.e. 555-1212). Once you've logged in you can take your exam. The results will automatically be e-mailed to your instructor. The exam is not timed. This is an open book exam.
Unit 11 -
Assignment Type:
Extra Credit Date
Due: June 7, 2008
Points Possible: 100 Project Duration: 4 - 6 hours
Deliverable Length: 2000 words (i.e. 6 - 10 pages using standard, typed, double-spaced text)
Write a 6 - 10 page research paper on “The Epic Quest to Solve the World’s Greatest Mathematical Problem,” using the optional textbook from this class - Fermat’s Enigma (Paperback) by Simon Singh [ISBN: 0-385-49362-2] - as your primary reference. This subject has specific application to the field of cryptography – a very important and pertinent area of the information system security field. Use good APA format and site at least three other sources for your research paper. (For full credit your research paper must be 6 - 10 pages, not counting the title page and the bibliography). You will be graded on both content and APA format. When you're done drop off your assignment in the "Digital Dropbox" before midnight on Saturday, June 7, 2008.
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