Cyber-computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

Overview

Cyber-computer forensics and counterterrorism programs prepare people to identify and search digital media to investigate criminal behavior and terrorist activity.

Cyber-computer forensics and counterterrorism programs include topics such as:

Computer drives
Jumper setting
File access and reconstruction
Hacking
Network systems
Cryptography
Investigative techniques

Schools

Several career and technical schools as well as several community colleges offer certificate and associate degree programs in cyber-computer forensics and counterterrorism. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.

A few colleges and universities offer a bachelor's degree in cyber-computer forensics and counterterrorism. A bachelor's degree usually takes four years of full-time study to complete.

A few universities offer graduate degrees in cyber-computer forensics and counterterrorism. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.

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Program Admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

For this program, schools recommend that you know how to use a computer and the Internet.

In addition, many programs require you to apply for admission even after you've been admitted to the school. Typically you must complete introductory computer science, math, and engineering courses before you are admitted.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

Advanced Algebra courses
Calculus
Computer Science and Programming
Computing Systems
Physics
Probability and Statistics

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

Analysis and Design of Computer Systems
Computer Architecture
Computer Problem Solving
Network Forensics
Data recovery
Data Structures
Computer crime and investigation
Ethical Hacking

Things to Know

After you complete a program, you can get certified by The International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists.

East Side Area

Central Washington University

Information Technology & Administrative Management--Cybersecurity
Information Technology & Administrative Management--Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Certificate

King-Snohomish Area

Bellevue College

Information Systems and Technology--Cyber Security & System Administration Concentration

Cascadia College

Security Support Technician

City University of Seattle

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Information Security

Edmonds Community College

Computer Information Systems--Computer Forensics
Computer Information Systems--Cyber Defense and Digital Forensics
Computer Information Systems--Cyber Defense Implementation
Computer Information Systems--Cyber Security Specialist
Computer Information Systems--Information Security
Computer Information Systems--Paralegal-Electronic Discovery & Forensics Specialist