Digital Forensics & Computer Forensics: Complete Course

Explore the types and characteristics of digital evidence, including volatile memory, non-volatile storage, network data, metadata, mobile and cloud evidence, and preservation practices like write blockers and hash verification.

Maintain a strict chain of custody to ensure digital evidence integrity and admissibility. Create forensic disk images, verify integrity with cryptographic hashes, and securely store data, including cloud evidence.

Maintain a documented chain of custody to preserve digital evidence integrity from collection to presentation, using write blockers, forensic images, cryptographic hash functions, and secure storage to ensure admissibility.

Explore how NTFS, FAT32, and ext4 file systems store data and metadata, and support forensic analysis with features like the MFT, journaling, inodes, and carving.

Master data acquisition in digital forensics by using imaging and bitstream copies to create exact, hash-verified replicas, preserving evidence integrity, maintaining chain of custody, and supporting comprehensive or live analyses.

Explore hard drive and disk forensics and deleted file recovery, including MFT and inode metadata, file carving, and imaging with write blockers to preserve evidence.

Capture volatile memory and analyze ram dumps to reveal running processes, encrypted data, and hidden malware, using Volatility and hash-based integrity with proper chain of custody.

Investigate network activity by collecting and analyzing logs and performing deep packet inspection to trace breaches, identify IOCs, reconstruct sessions, and preserve evidence integrity.

Analyze email and browser forensics to extract metadata, headers, attachments, and browser artifacts, while preserving integrity with imaging, sha256 hashing, write blockers, and chain-of-custody.

Explore mobile device forensics across Android and iOS, mastering logical, physical, and file system acquisitions, tool-assisted evidence extraction, data preservation, and cloud and application data analysis.

Master EnCase for disk and file system analysis, from bit-for-bit imaging with hash verification to keyword searches, file carving, timeline analysis, and maintaining chain of custody.

Master FTK to acquire, analyze, and report digital evidence with bit-for-bit forensic images, cryptographic hashes, and comprehensive disk and file system analysis across NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, and ext4.

Autopsy and Sleuth Kit offer powerful open source digital forensics tools for file system analysis, deleted data recovery, timeline reconstruction, and hash-based integrity checks.

Leverage volatility for memory forensics to uncover active processes, network connections, and credentials from memory dumps using plugins such as PS list, Netscape, mod list, DLL list, and hash dump.

Master open source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to uncover cyber threats by analyzing public data sources, social media, and metadata, and tracking threat actors via domain and IP analyses.

Identify and differentiate malware types such as viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, rootkits, and boot kits, and recognize delivery methods like phishing and drive-by downloads to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.

Detect and analyze malicious code through signature-based detection, heuristic analysis, and behavioral monitoring; apply static and dynamic analysis and memory forensics with Ghidra and Ida Pro to reveal malware capabilities.

Master reverse engineering in digital forensics by using static analysis, disassembly, dynamic analysis in sandboxes, memory forensics, unpacking, and thorough documentation for admissible results.

Trace the initial point of compromise in ransomware and data breaches, from phishing or vulnerabilities to compromised RDP. Use memory, network forensics, and log analysis to map encryption and exfiltration.

Explore a real-world cyber attack investigation from detection to remediation, analyzing phishing, credential dumping with Mimikatz, malware, and data exfiltration to strengthen incident response and defenses.

Explore cloud forensics across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, gathering logs, traffic, and VM snapshots while navigating data volatility, ownership, and compliance in multi-tenant environments.

Learn to collect and preserve evidence from virtualized environments, including VMs, snapshots, memory, logs, and network traffic using VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM.

Investigate digital evidence from connected IoT devices by analyzing logs, network traffic, and cloud data across smart cameras, thermostats, wearables, and industrial sensors.

Identify and navigate cloud and IoT investigation challenges by balancing data ownership, subpoenas or MLAT access, data volatility, cross-border jurisdictions, and encryption while leveraging cloud-native tools and collaboration.

Explore ai and machine learning driven trends in cyber forensics, blockchain integrity, and cloud, IoT, and edge computing environments. Discover automated evidence analysis, real-time threat detection, and deepfake detection tools.

Craft a clear and credible forensic investigation report by documenting case information, evidence, analysis, and recommendations to support legal, corporate, and cybersecurity needs.

Present clear, credible expert testimony by applying legal-compliant digital forensics methods and maintaining chain of custody, with documentation of tools like EnCase and FTK to ensure admissible in court evidence.

Present digital evidence clearly in court with a strong chain of custody, visual aids, and non-technical language. Prepare for cross-examination and align findings with forensic standards.

Develop best practices to avoid common pitfalls in forensic reporting, ensuring accuracy, clear objectives, structured documentation, sound chain of custody, and objective, standards-based conclusions for court admissibility.

Uphold objectivity and integrity in digital forensics by following legal frameworks, data privacy laws, chain of custody, and transparent reporting for admissibility.

Prepare for the CFE certification by understanding the exam blueprint and 14 domains, mastering forensic concepts, cybercrime investigation, and digital evidence analysis to advance digital forensics and cybersecurity careers.

Develop a focused exam day strategy and time management for the 150-question, four-hour forensic exam, covering techniques, tools, legal considerations, and investigation procedures.

Develop digital forensics expertise through hands-on labs and challenges that simulate real investigations and CHFI exam prep, practice evidence acquisition, imaging, memory and malware forensics, and network and cloud analysis.

Complete a full digital forensics investigation through a hands-on capstone that simulates a cybercrime scenario, guiding evidence acquisition and preservation, data analysis, and a professional forensic report and best practices.