Legal issues, especially liability, remain foremost in the minds of an incident handler or forensic investigator; therefore, this class has more discussion than any other we offer. Learn to investigate incidents while minimizing the risk for legal trouble. This course is designed not for management, but for the individuals actually performing a computer-based investigation. The content focuses on challenges that every investigator needs to understand before, during, and post investigation. Since most investigations could potentially bring a case to either a criminal or civil courtroom, it is essential for you to understand how to perform a computer-based investigation legally and ethically.

The information presented confronts head-on many of the legal mythologies that have caused you to hesitate when developing your incident handling procedures and pursuing incidents. You will also gain a realistic perspective on the strengths and limitations of law enforcement assistance in the investigation of incidents and the prosecution of attackers. The information presented in this course will provide an essential legal foundation for professionals managing or working in incident handling teams.

You will receive a course book that covers United States and European Union legal challenges surrounding computer-based investigations. The instruction will focus on the legal challenges surrounding the location where the course is taught. The other section will be used as a reference so that you will be able to compare and contrast legal issues from E.U. law to U.S. law.