Course Description: This unique course provides detectives and investigators basic skill sets needed to identify and interpret criminal conduct on the Internet.  The Internet has existentially transformed society.  Every group, from rogue nation states, terrorist organizations, hacker groups, street gangs, human traffickers and white-collar criminals rely on this technological revolution to commit crimes and facilitate criminal activity.

The Following Topics will be Covered:

• Course teaches basic Internet functionality and how criminals use everyday devices like smart telephones, computers, Internet applications and social media accounts on the Internet to commit and facilitate crime.
• Techniques taught will include IP Address identification and location, Internet Service Provider identification, digital currency tracing and advanced social media search techniques.
• The students will be taught how to identify and retrieve this vital trace digital evidence.  The students will be given an overview of CalECPA, also known as 1546 PC, and how this law effects search warrants.
• How to identify, seize and interpret digital evidence left by criminals and violent extremists.