What you'll learn:
- Explain what the electronic warfare means
- Identify the regions of the electronic spectrum
- Differentiate between civilian and military use of digital forensics in terms of main objective
- Identify where digital forensics can be applied for military and national security issues
This course introduces how digital forensics tools and techniques can be applied in electronic warfare. Electronic warfare (which is not to be confused with cyber warfare) has been a staple in modern day warfare, especially since World War II, and it has continued to evolve with more technological advancements. Digital forensics provides an avenue for improved capabilities in such warfare to ensure superiority in the electromagnetic spectrum in order to have an upper hand over adversaries.
There has been increased risk of terrorist activity and hybrid warfare, which would involve utilization the electromagnetic spectrum; this puts civilians and businesses at risk; hence basic knowledge and awareness of electronic warfare also helps individuals and organizations improve their readiness and protection. Electronic footprints can be analyzed to determine what kind of threat actor they are exposed to, for taking proper and adequate remedial response and action.
The course begins with an introduction to the concept of electronic warfare and highlight of some historical milestones in its development. Then moves to how digital forensics can aid in electronic warfare, indicating where, when and how it is applicable. Some real case examples of where digital forensics was applied in warfare are mentioned in addition to suggestions on potential applications.
