Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Certificate in Computer Forensic Investigation/Incident Response Team Management

The Computer Forensic Investigation/Incident Response Team Management certificate is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques utilized in investigating digital incidents in civil and criminal contexts.

Information assurance professionals are expected to possess a broad understanding of digital incidents, encompassing their management, investigation, and analysis, within the context of other information assurance domains. During this program, digital investigation and forensics discussions span both technical and management perspectives. 
This certificate program covers the analysis and application of crucial points in establishing and managing response teams for computer security incidents (CSIRT), computer incidents (CIRT), or computer emergencies (CERT). 

Key topics include

  • CSIRT establishment
  • Response to computer emergencies
  • CSIRT security
  • Professional management
  • Triage Prioritization
  • Personnel well-being
  • Postmortem incident analysis
  • Continuous process improvement within the organization

The program incorporates case study analysis which facilitates student application of knowledge to real-world situations. Graduates of this certificate have the capacity to prepare recommendations for establishing a new CSIRT or improving an existing one.

Program Specific Admission Requirements

A bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, or SpanTran.

Certificate Requirements

Earn a B (minimum of 3.0) in the following:
GI551 - Computer Forensic Investigations
GI554 - Computer Security Incident Response Team Management
 

Catalog Details

 

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Tuition and Fees

Next Session Start Dates: 

SPRING: February 17, 2025

SUMMER: May 19, 2025

FALL: August 25, 2025