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CRJ176

CRJ176: DMACC Computer Forensics I - Blended Course


In Class Lecture Example and Activities

Forensic Imaging of hard drives

Lecture on process on Write Blocking and Drive imaging

Hands-on activity with specific brand of Write Blocker and specific software tool


Online Activities following

Identify and research 8 forensic imaging tools different than used in class. Complete and submit the attached spreadsheet.

Imaging Tool Spreadsheet

Imaging Tool Spreadsheet

Gmail and Google Drive collection

You will need a Gmail account for this exercise, of you do not have one you can create an account for free.

Conduct a Google Takeout

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3024190?hl=en

Document your process and submit your documentation through Blackboard.  Include a copy of the email you receive from Google when the takeout is ready to download.

Optional Assignment

Install Thunderbird Email client to download your Gmail email.

Research the settings to access your Gmail account from Assignment II.

This will involve finding the IMAP settings for Google and the security settings within Google to allow less secure apps to access the email.

Document your process and the settings you used. 

Did you get the same number of emails as with the Google Takeout?

Submit your results through Blackboard