B.E. (Computer Engineering) Digital Forensics Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.

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Syllabus for Digital Forensics

Semester 8 · Fourth Year CE

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Forensics

1.1 Digital ForensicsDefination, Digital Forensics Goals, Digital Forensics Categories - Computer Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Network Forensics, Database Forensics
1.2 Introduction to Incident - Computer Security Incident, Goals of Incident Response, CSIRT, Incident Response Methodology, Phase after detection of an incident

Module 2: Digital Evidence, Forensics Duplication and Digital Evidence Acquisition

2.1 Digital evidence, Types of Digital Evidence, Challenges in acquiring Digital evidence, Admissibility of evidence, Challenges in evidence handling, Chain of Custody
2.2 Digital Forensics Examination Process - Seizure, Acquisition, Analysis, Reporting. Necessity of forensic duplication, Forensic image formats, Forensic duplication techniques,.
2.3 Acquiring Digital Evidence - Forensic Image File Format, Acquiring Volatile Memory (Live Acquisition), Acquiring Nonvolatile Memory (Static Acquisition), Hard Drive Imaging Risks and Challenges, Network Acquisition

Module 3: Forensics Investigation

3.1 Analyzing Hard Drive Forensic Images, Analyzing RAM Forensic Image, Investigating Routers
3.2 Malware Analysis - Malware, Viruses, Worms, Essential skills and tools for Malware Analysis, List of Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques

Module 4: Windows and Unix Forensics Investigation

4.1 Investigating Windows Systems - File Recovery, Windows Recycle Bin Forensics, Data Carving, Windows Registry Analysis, USB Device Forensics, File Format Identification, Windows Features Forensics Analysis, Windows 10 Forensics, Cortana Forensics
4.2 Investigating Unix Systems - Reviewing Pertinent Logs, Performing Keyword Searches, Reviewing Relevant Files, Identifying Unauthorized User Accounts or Groups, Identifying Rogue Processes, Checking for Unauthorized Access Points, Analyzing Trust Relationships

Module 5: Mobile Forensics

5.1 Android Forensics, Mobile Device Forensic Investigation - Storage location, Acquisition methods, Data Analysis
5.2 GPS forensics - GPS Evidentiary data, GPS Exchange Format (GPX), GPX Files, Extraction of Waypoints and TrackPoints, Display the Tracks on a Map.
5.3 SIM Cards Forensics - The Subscriber Identification Module (SIM), SIM Architecture, Security, Evidence Extraction.

Module 6: Browser, Email Forensic & Forensic Investigation Reporting

6.1 Web Browser Forensics, Google chrome, Other web browser investigation Email forensics - Sender Policy Framework (SPF), Domain Key Identified Mail (DKIM), Domain based Message Authentication Reporting and Confirmation (DMARC)
6.2 Investigative Report Template, Layout of an Investigative Report, Guidelines for Writing a Report

Textbooks

1 Kevin Mandia, Chris Prosise, “Incident Response and computer forensics”, Tata McGrawHill, 2006
2 Digital Forensics Basics A Practical Guide Using Windows OS — Nihad A. Hassan, APress Publication, 2019
3 Xiaodong Lin, “Introductory Computer Forensics: A Hands-on Practical Approach”, Springer Nature, 2018 Suggested MOOC Course Links
1 Course on “Ethical Hacking” https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106/105/106105217/
2 Course on “Digital Forensics” https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec20_lb06/preview
3 Course on Cyber Incident Response https://www.coursera.org/learn/incident-response
4 Course on “Penetration Testing, Incident Responses and Forensics” https://www.coursera.org/learn/ibm-penetration-testing-incident-response-forensics

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Computer Engineering) under REV-2019 'C' Scheme, in force from the academic year 2022-23. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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