Computer Hardware
Duration: 1 Week
Summary:
This module covers the basics of the hardware and firmware of digital devices. In both Cyber Security and Digital Forensics a basic understanding of the how devices work is necessary to understand the threats and where evidence can be found.
Learning Objectives
The objective of this module is to introduce basic hardware concepts.
After doing the material in this module, you should be able to:
- List and identify major computer components
- Describe the functions of major computer components
- Describe in general what firmware does as well as several typical functions of firmware
- Use a Windows virtual machine (see Virtual Machine module) to identify characteristics such as RAM and page file on the VM
Course Material
Conceptual Questions
Practicum