- Master's Degree in
- Computer Forensic Analysis
- Degree to be obtained
- Master's Degree in Computer Forensic Analysis
- Academic degree
- Master's Degree
- Duration
- 2 years
- Modality
- Virtual
- Schedule:
- Daily Afternoon y Saturday afternoon session
- Career description
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The Master's Degree in Computer Forensic Analysis is an advanced program designed to train specialists trained in identifying, preserving, recovering and analyzing information stored in electronic devices, in order to use it in investigative processes. Throughout the master's degree, students are introduced to the forensic analysis of systems and databases, learning meticulous techniques for the acquisition and replication of data without altering the evidence. Courses such as Ethical Hacking and penetration testing prepare students with skills to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems for the purpose of improving security before malicious actors do. Computer auditing and IT law are pillars that complement the training, providing a solid foundation in legal regulations and quality standards.
- What will you learn during the program?
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Master's Degree students will learn to plan diagnostic and action projects, research design, as well as to integrate research and intervention teams. In addition, students will be provided with tools and experiences that allow them to identify the relevant issues and problems of computer forensic audit and analysis and to solve them efficiently, ethically and with the required discretion. Furthermore, they will understand and interpret the computer forensic audit and analysis results efficiently and will be able to submit technical reports.
AdmissionProfile
Information Systems Engineering students of Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala who have completed the curriculum may choose to enroll in the Master's Degree in Computer Forensic Analysis by presenting the certification of completion of the degree program or the corresponding application password.
Graduates from Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala must follow the same process as graduates from other universities.
Students graduated from other universities must follow the process and fulfill the requirements established by the Academic Registration and Control Office.
Graduate'sProfile
The Master's graduate is able to investigate computer crime, including data leakage, security incidences and other online criminal activity.
They will be able to employ a range of specialized software and other techniques to secure, recover and analyze data linked to a variety of criminal activities. These illegal activities may include: hacking, network intrusions, online scams and frauds, political, industrial and commercial espionage, terrorist communications, the use of illegal images and theft of confidential information.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master's Degree in Computer Forensic Analysis are specialized in the investigation of computer crimes, guaranteeing the security of systems and devices. Job opportunities for a professional with a Master's Degree in Computer Forensic Analysis are diverse and are in increasing demand due to the importance of computer security. Some of them include: Computer Forensic Analyst, Computer Security Consultant, Cybersecurity Investigator, and Systems Auditor.
Curriculum
| 1° Ciclo | ADQUISICIÓN DE DATOS Y DUPLICACIÓN | ANÁLISIS FORENSE DE LA BASE DE DATOS Y DE LA NUBE | ANÁLISIS FORENSE DEL MALWARE Y DE LOS MÓVILES | ANÁLISIS FORENSE DEL SISTEMA OPERATIVO Y DE LA RED | ANÁLISIS FORENSE INFORMÁTICO | AUDITORIA INFORMÁTICA | CRIMINALÍSTICA INFORMÁTICA | DERECHO INFORMÁTICO Y PRIVACIDAD DE DATOS | DERROTANDO TÉCNICAS ANTIFORENSES | ETHICAL HACKER 1 | ETHICAL HACKER 2 | INVESTIGANDO ATAQUES Y CRÍMENES INFORMÁTICOS | MODELOS DE GESTIÓN DE RIESGOS | PRUEBAS DE PENETRACIÓN | TÉCNICAS DE INVESTIGACIÓN | TRABAJO DE GRADUACIÓN 1 | TRABAJO DE GRADUACIÓN 2 | TRABAJO DE GRADUACIÓN 3 |
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