computer forensics

Assignment 1: The CAN-SPAM Act

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

· Describe the requirements of the CAN-SPAM Act in regards to a given scenario.

· Create a draft marketing email that complies with the CAN-SPAM Act.

Assignment Requirements  Company X, a cloud data storage provider, wants to send a mass email message to former customers announcing that it now offers managed IT services. That means Company X can remotely monitor and manage a client's virtual computers and servers 24/7.

For this assignment:

Briefly describe the stipulations of the CAN-SPAM Act with regards to Company X. In other words, what must Company X do to adhere to the act? Address the following:

. Header information

. Subject line

. Company location

. Opting out

. Monitoring third parties

Create a draft email that complies with the CAN-SPAM Act.

Required Resources

· Course textbook

· Internet access

Submission Requirements
Format:	Microsoft Word
Font:	Arial, size 12, double-space
Citation Style:	Follow your school's preferred style guide
Length:	1/2-1 page

Self-Assessment Checklist

· I described requirements of the CAN-SPAM Act in regards to planning a mass marketing email.

· I create a draft of a marketing email that complies with the CAN-SPAM Act.

· I followed the submission guidelines.

Assignment 2: Email Presentation

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

· Design a PowerPoint presentation appropriate for middle school students.

· Describe how email works.

· Identify the kinds of email related information that a forensic specialist can uncover.

Assignment Requirements  You are an employee of the DigiFirm Investigation Company. As part of its community outreach effort, the company is preparing a series of short presentations for local middle school students on computer-related topics. You have been asked to contribute a presentation that focuses on email.

For this assignment, create a PowerPoint presentation that includes:

· A graphic depiction of how email works

· The types of information forensic email investigations attempt to uncover.

Required Resources

· Course textbook

· Internet access

Submission Requirements
Format:	Microsoft PowerPoint
Font:	Slide headings: Arial 32 pt; Slide body: Arial 32 pt (no less than 20 pt for smaller text)
Citation Style:	Follow your school's preferred style guide
Length:	3 to 5 slides

Self-Assessment Checklist

· I designed a PowerPoint presentation that's appropriate for middle school students.

· I described how email works and included graphics that support the process.

· I included the types of email-related information that a forensic specialist can uncover.