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Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Masterclass
Rating: 4.1 out of 5(75 ratings)
429 students

Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Masterclass

Hands-On DFIR Training with 15+ Tools (FTK, Autopsy, Volatility, Log & Email Forensics) — CHFI & SOC Analyst Prep
Created byAashir Masood
Last updated 5/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Cybersecurity beginners looking to learn digital forensics and incident response
  • Students preparing for CHFI, SOC analyst, or cybercrime investigation careers
  • Ethical hackers and penetration testers interested in DFIR techniques
  • Anyone curious about tools like Volatility, FTK Imager, and Autopsy
  • Perform full digital forensics & incident response (DFIR) investigations using real-world case scenarios
  • Acquire & analyze disk images with FTK Imager and other industry-standard tools
  • Conduct memory forensics using Dumpit and Volatility to detect malware and attack traces
  • Investigate Windows Event Logs, running processes, network connections, and services for evidence
  • Recover deleted files and extract digital artifacts using forensic recovery tools
  • Perform email and thumbnail forensics to identify suspicious activity and attacker behavior
  • Use IOC scanners and threat hunting tools to detect attacker persistence and lateral movement
  • Prepare for CHFI certification, SOC analyst, and digital forensic career paths with hands-on labs

Course content

9 sections19 lectures3h 25m total length
  • Start0:14

    Kick off your journey into DFIR. Understand the course flow, tools you'll use, and how to get the most out of this practical training.

  • Quick Start Guide: What to Expect1:17

    Learn what DFIR means, why it’s crucial in cybersecurity, and what career skills you’ll gain by completing this course.

Requirements

  • No prior experience in cybersecurity or forensics is required — this course is beginner-friendly
  • No programming knowledge needed; all technical concepts are taught from scratch
  • Basic familiarity with Windows operating systems is helpful, but not mandatory
  • A laptop or desktop with internet access and permission to install software is recommended

Description

Become a Certified Digital Forensics & Incident Response Professional with this all-practical, real-world DFIR masterclass. This beginner-friendly course teaches you how to investigate and analyze cyberattacks just like an incident responder or forensic detective.

Over 3.5 hours of practical training, you'll work hands-on with 15+ industry-grade tools like FTK Imager, Autopsy, Dumpit, Volatility, and more. Learn how to collect, analyze, and preserve digital evidence in real-world cases, preparing you for careers in cybersecurity, SOC teams, and forensics roles.

What You'll Learn:

  • Cyber Forensics Foundations: Learn the fundamentals of digital evidence and investigations

  • Real-World Cyber Crime Case Studies: Investigate cases like a professional DFIR analyst

  • 15+ Tools & Techniques: FTK Imager, Dumpit, Autopsy, Volatility, etc.

  • Log & Email Forensics: Analyze email headers, attachments, logs, and artifacts

  • Root Cause Analysis & Threat Hunting: Trace the origin and impact of attacks

  • Memory Forensics & Image Recovery: Extract critical evidence from volatile and non-volatile sources

  • SOC Analyst & CHFI Exam Preparation

Practical Labs Included:

Step-by-step walkthroughs in:

  • OS Forensics

  • File & Image Recovery

  • Log Analysis

  • Root Cause & Threat Analysis

  • Email Forensics

  • Malware Investigation

Whether you're new to cybersecurity or prepping for the CHFI, this course gives you a powerful skillset in Digital Forensics & Incident Response. Join today and become job-ready with practical DFIR skills employers demand!

Who this course is for:

  • Cybersecurity beginners eager to explore digital forensics and incident response
  • Students preparing for CHFI, SOC analyst, or cybercrime investigation roles
  • Ethical hackers and penetration testers looking to add DFIR techniques to their skillset
  • Anyone curious about forensic tools like FTK Imager, Volatility, Dumpit, and Autopsy
  • IT professionals transitioning into threat detection, malware analysis, and forensic investigation
  • Law enforcement or private investigators interested in computer forensics and evidence collection