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High Technology Crime Investigation
This innovative and relevant program reflects the changing security environment of the 21st century, incorporating the latest thinking and best practices in the field with a solid foundation in theory and proven principles.
Electronic evidence and information gathering have become critical components in an increased number of crimes and conflicts. From criminal cases, civil disputes, medical malpractice, and employee misconduct to acts of terrorism, if there is a computer or other media device involved, the chances are very good that investigators will need to recover valuable evidence for analysis, possibly for presentation in court. This increase in technology-related crime has generated an urgent need for a new type of investigator who can combine the science of information technology and forensics with the art of investigation and critical thinking.
The program is specially designed to meet the needs of:
- Law enforcement agencies
- Federal and state government agencies concerned with High Technology Crime
- Corporations
- Information security professionals
- Computer forensic professionals needing an advanced degree
- Individuals wanting to enter the growing field of high technology crime investigation
The High Technology Crime Investigation (HTCI) program strives to provide experienced and aspiring security professionals with a fundamental understanding of the legal, technical, management, and behavioral factors associated with conducting computer-related crime investigations.
The program's flexibility accommodates students' academic preferences and time. Students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds are accepted into the program, including criminal justice, information technology, business, and accounting.
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