The Backup Training Corporation

Computer Crimes (8-hour course) Instructed by John Sgromolo

Hackers, crackers, and phreakers ... these are the criminals of the twenty-first century. Armed with a keyboard and a modem instead of traditional burglar tools, the threat posed by these people has the potential to be far more pervasive than the traditional criminal. Computer Crimes is an eight-hour course, and will provide an overview of the historic development of computers and computer crime incidents, conducting computer investigations, and seizing and custody issues of digital media.

I. The History of Computer Development

The Early Days
Land of the Giants
International Business Machines
Micro Instrumentation Telemetry Systems
William Henry Gates III
The Deal of the Century
Apple Computer Corporation

II. Hardware & Software Systems

The Guts: Inside the Computer Case
Total Recall: Memory Components
Peripherals: Outside the Computer Case
Interfacing
The Perfect Tool Kit
Computer Security Systems
Network Query Tools

III. Computer Crime Suspect

Evolution of the Crime Weapon
Phreakers
Hackers
Crackers
Computer Vandals
1. Users
2. Strangers

IV. Computer Crime Incidents

Types of Computer Crimes
Phreakers
The Phonemasters
Hackers
Lund vs. Commonwealth of Virginia
Kevin Mitnick aka Condor
Citibank of New York
Robert Morris & the Internet Worm
Steve Jackson Games, Inc.
Julio Cesar Ardita

V. The Internet & On-line Crime

Defense Advanced Research Agency
What's Your Number? The Internet Registry
Internet Components
1. E-mail
2. USENET Newsgroups
3. Bulletin Boards
4. Internet Relay Chat
5. World Wide Web
On-line Crime

VI. Computer Crime Investigations

The Invisible Evidence
Characteristics of Computer-Based Evidence
Alpha 5
Investigative Basics
Federal Investigative Resources

VII. Seizure & Custody of Digital Media

Defining the Crime
Searching for Evidence
Search Warrant Affidavits
Seizing a Computer
Transporting Evidence
Admissibility of Digital Evidence
Enlisting Assistance
Conducting the Search

Testimonials - Add Your Comments

"Honestly, The Backup has provided me with the best training value I've ever encountered as a police administrator. There is nowhere else that I'm aware of where an officer can receive the diversity of training (all with POST Academy Level accreditation in Missouri) at the minimal financial outlay as at The Backup. With the ever-increasing strain on our training dollar, this value should not be ignored. I sincerely thank you."

Thomas A. McClain, Chief of Police
Willard PD
Willard, MO

""I believe this class was very well put together and very informative. I would recommend it to everyone."

Steve Farley
Memphis Police Department
Memphis, TX
Computer Crimes Course

"I was very impressed with the information in this class. I am not a computer expert and I learned a tremendous amount of information. It was a lot to absorb but well worth the time. Thanks for the training."

Sarah Stutts
Charleston, SC
Computer Crimes Course

"The course was very informative. I liked everything in the course. I have found through instructing various courses, that if you read the material to your students, they grasp more information than they would if they just read it to themselves. The course was presented in a very logical, easy to read format. Due to my limited experience with computer jargon and lingo, I now know what people are talking about when I hear the word "hacker" or phreaker." The course gave me a lot of information that I didn't know. I would recommend this course as a must have to every detective/investigator assigned to any department. The electronic age is here and progressing faster than ever. As a detective, this course is very pertinent to my job description."

Lynnuel Trigleth
Cape Carteret Police Department
Cape Carteret, NC
Computer Crimes Course

". . . I am still in a state of shock!!! What a fantastic, super, awesome job you guys did with the Computer Crimes CD. . . it is more than I expected, practically perfect in every way. I can't stress enough how pleased I am with the outcome of the program, my sincere thanks to all the members of The Backup staff who were involved in its creation, their efforts will truly make a difference in the fight against cyber crimes!"

John Sgromolo
Computer Crimes Instructor

"I liked everything. It is a very interesting course for everyone who wants to be an expert in the nature and in the investigation of computer crimes."

Dr. Christos Tsouramanis
Criminologist
National Security Service, Greece
Computer Crimes Course

"Excellent product. The content and material was well organized and the presentation was superb. This information is useful for me because I am seeking employment as a criminal investigator. Great course!!"

Intelligence Officer Steven Familo
U.S. Customs Service
Trout River, NY
Computer Crimes Course

"Easy to follow and do... I found it to be an excellent course and it will definitely help with my duties."

Detective George Lloyd
Department of Defense
Lima, OH
Computer Crimes Course

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