Academic Excellence
The Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) has recognized that the URI digital forensics and cyber security courseware meets their 4011 and 4014 training standards.
DFCSC News
Welcome To URI's Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center
The University of Rhode Island Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center (DFCSC) supports state, national, and international public welfare through education, research, training, and service in forensic investigations and securing information systems. The URI DFCSC is a recognized national leader in providing a strong, cutting-edge, comprehensive program in both fields.
In the fields of Digital Forensics and Cyber Security we provide:
- Education and Training: We teach courses in basics and advanced topics of digital forensics and cyber security. We offer undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and professional certifications in Digital Forensics. Read more.
- Research: We perform research to develop new tools and techniques for digital forensics and cyber security investigations. Read more.
- Service: We have a state-of-the art lab where we perform digital forensics services for the legal community and support law enforcement agencies in their investigations. We also provide consulting support to Emergency Management and Law Enforcement agencies in providing cyber security protection to the public. Read more.
Digital Forensics News
- Supreme Court Rules GPS Tracking Violates Privacy
- Expanded Digital Debugging with New Tools
- Unusual Evidence in Grooveshark Copyright Suit
- Alabama Funds Fight Against Cybercrime
- MacForensicsLab 4.0 Released
Cyber Security News
- SANSFIRE 2011
- EU Data Protection Directive Changes to Require Breach Disclosure Within 24 Hours (January 22 & 23, 2012)
- US Supreme Court Says GPS Tracking of Vehicles Requires a Warrant (January 23, 2012)
- Anonymous Launched DNS Poisoning Attack Against CBS.com (January 23, 2012)
- Cyber Insurance Policy Decisions Require Input From IT Department (January 24, 2012)
