Access to the Diploma in High Tech Crime is open to all, however, applicants should be computer literate to ensure maximum benefit from the programme.  Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as demand for places is high.  Applications must be received and approved prior to course registration.

The aim of the High Tech crime course is to study the principles of Cybercrime investigation providing students with an understanding of the phenomenon and how different disciplines can contribute to prevention and detection.  Case studies will be used to demonstrate the application of these concepts.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of computers and digital online technologies.
• Investigate Mobile Phone Forensics.
• Explain the concepts of Hacking, Phreaking, Phishing and Viruses.
• Discuss Hacker attitudes and Hacker methods and the culture of Hacking.
• Discuss Famous Hackers.
• Explain how forensic practitioners can obtain and use computer data and online information to assist in investigations.
• Discuss funding issues around internet crime.
• Explain the management and resource implications of digital crime investigations.
• Otline effective criminal investigative response techniques.
• utline how to establish and maintain an audit trail.

The aim of the Diploma in High Tech Crime is to share with participants a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of high tech crime focusing on crime prevention rather than detection.

The Diploma in High Tech Crime is composed of three modules:

Cyber Crime Investigation

• This module provides hand-on experience with criminal investigative techniques.  Participants learn how to initially approach an electronic or online crime scene; the importance of following proper procedure and protocol in uplifting evidence and how to insure the integrity and chain of evidence rules that will be acceptable in a court of law.
• The value of electronic financial data in establishing possible criminal activity is outlined. 
• Electronic Fraud will be discussed.

Telecommunications and Crime

• The dynamics of Mobile Phone forensics will be examined in detail.
• Delegates will explore the areas of cell site analysis, analysing telecommunications records, charting and mapping complex information.
• The use of timelines in summarising information will also be explored.

The Internet and Crime

• This module focuses on the significant role that the internet plays in funding terrorism.
• Problematic uses of the internet such as online pedophiliac networks will also be discussed.
• Social networking and criminal activity will be discussed as an emergent phenomenon.
  
  A 10% discount is abailable to the unwaged - limit per class applies