Law, Ethics & Governance (digital Investigations)
- Module
- Digital Forensics
- Start February 2025
- Duration 20 weeks
- Engelstalig
- Microcredential
Introduction
Our digitally transformed world creates many new opportunities for misconduct. Criminals are rapidly shifting their field of activity to the digital domain providing a growing need for trained forensic IT specialists who can act quickly and effectively in digital forensic investigations.
When the expertise of a digital forensics expert is called upon digital skills are a necessary requirement. They are however not sufficient. All digital forensic work exists in a context that needs to be understood in order to work effectively. In this module you will gain a basic understanding of the legal and ethical context of digital forensic work and how it is influenced by that context. This module will require you not only to consider the most efficient way to go about your work from a technical perspective, but also look at legal and ethical consequences of the choices you make.
For whom
The module Law, Ethics and Governance is geared towards professionals with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree working in the digital forensic field looking to widen their knowledge on Law, Ethics and Governance.
Lectorate Digital Forensics & E-Discovery
This module is part of the Master Digital Forensics. Leiden University of Applied Sciences is the frontrunner in education dedicated to the digital forensic field with the full-time & part-time bachelor's programs Forensic ICT and the part-time Master Digital Forensics . These programs are executed in close collaboration with the Lectorate Digital Forensics & E-Discovery.
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Topics
The following topics, among others, will be covered during the module Law, Ethics & Governance:
Law
- The international legal framework for cybercrime
- The national legal system versus the international legal framework
- The principle of legality in the context of a criminal investigation
- The convention on cybercrime
- Breaches of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer data and systems
- The digital forensic process in the context of criminal proceedings
- International police cooperation and joint investigation teams
- European law like , GDPR and AI Act
Ethics
- Integrity and professional commitment
- Conflict of interest
- Bias
- Validated principles and procedures
- Confidentiality
- Ethical dilemmas regarding the use of new technologies
Forensic Readiness
- The rationale for digital forensic readiness
- Frameworks, standards, and methodologies
- Digital forensic readiness of businesses
- Legal aspects
- Policies, processes, and procedures
- People Roles, responsibilities, skills, and training
Microcredentials
Upon successful completion of this module, you will receive a microcredential. Microcredentials certify the successful learning outcomes of short courses, trainings and other learning modules. They offer a flexible, targeted way to help you show how you are developing the knowledge, skills and competencies you need in your personal and professional development.
Program
The module Law, Ethics & Governance is part of the Master Digital Forensics, a two-year part-time program. The duration of the module Law, Ethics & Governance is 20 weeks and has a study load of 5 ECTS. Our education is offered in a hybrid format, providing the option to follow lectures online with the exception of several mandatory on-campus meetings. The curriculum combines theory & practice. Participants are expected to carry out practical projects and assignments in their own workplace or at the Digital Forensics Lab at the Digital Forensics & E-Discovery lectorate based at the HSD-campus in the Hague.
The admission requirements for this module are:
- Bachelor's degree ICT, Computer Science or Digital Forensics (or completed pre-master program Digital Forensics).
- Relevant work experience in the Digital Forensics field
- Good command of the English language (minimum B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Resume check to review if you meet the entry-level requirements of the module (if needed to determine this, you will be invited for an introductory interview)
The Master of Digital Forensics is specifically tailored to professionals who would like to:
- advance their technical skills in modern day digital forensics and investigations.
- acquire the necessary management and communication skills required to perform forensic investigations.
- be prepared for the technology paradigm shift towards IOT forensics.
- learn how to use analytics, AI, and ML methodologies and apply forensic frameworks to control huge investigations.
- learn to develop state of the art forensic tools.
Read more about the complete master’s program
*Please note not all modules of the Master Digital Forensics will be offered as micro-credentials therefore, it is not possible to complete the entire Master’s program via micro-credentials.
Interested in developing your knowledge and skills in the field of Digital Forensics? We offer several modules of the Master Digital Forensics as microcredential.
View all courses in the field of Digital Forensics.
Practical information
Are you planning to participate in the module Law, Ethics & Governance? View practical information about start, registration and costs here.
Extent
5 ECTS per module - combination of self-study, on-campus lectures & practical assignments.
Option to follow lectures online with exception of several mandatory on-campus meetings.
On-campus day for study year 2024-2025
Monday
Level
Master
Duration
20 weeks per module
Certifcate
Upon successful completion, you will receive a microcredential
Start
February 2025
Registration
Register at latest by December 31st 2024. We will inform you in the second week of January if the module is starting.
! Courses are only confirmed when there is sufficient participation.
More about
Read more about the requirements, enrollment and costs of the Master Digital Forensics, and the information for employers.