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Digital Forensics Lab

Business Administration
Business Administration

The digital forensics lab is a state-of-the-art facility and training center equipped to handle the complex process of retrieving, analyzing and preserving digital evidence from mobile devices. Through the use of advanced tools and methodologies, our technicians can extract data such as text messages, call logs, emails, multimedia, social media activity, app data and geolocation information even from damaged or locked phones.

By analyzing the data, we are capable of reconstructing timelines and providing critical insights that can be pivotal in legal proceedings and cybersecurity efforts. The lab ensures the integrity and admissibility of the evidence by following strict protocols to maintain a secure chain of custody. Law enforcement officials will always be responsible for handling the physical evidence.

Objectives of the lab

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Our lab provides exceptional real-world experience that no other college in Arkansas is equipped to offer. Students will receive hands-on training from other experienced local and federal law enforcement officers who are certified in the cybersecurity field. Lab investigator positions will be available to students seeking a career path in cybersecurity or criminal justice. This program will prepare students to enter the cybersecurity forensic with a firm foundation of knowledge and investigative experience.

The focus of the digital forensics lab is to ensure integrity by following strict protocols to maintain a secure chain of custody while providing the most accurate analysis, comprehensive reporting and quality assurance in a timely manner.

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Key points of the program
Experience in the lab will prepare students for careers in:
  • State-of-the-art forensic machines and systems
  • Hands-on digital forensic investigation
  • Use of industry-leading tools and software
  • Increased problem-solving skills
  • Opportunities to develop analytical techniques and methodologies
  • Introduction to laws and procedures pertaining to evidence, search and seizure
  • Local, state and federal law enforcement cybersecurity and forensics
  • Corporate cybersecurity and forensics
  • Software security development and engineering
  • Information security

Contact Information


College of Business Administration
501-279-4240
coba@harding.edu

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