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Digital Forensics Fundamentals
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Digital Forensics Fundamentals

This course will teach you the knowledge and skills needed to understand and use digital forensics in the field.
Created byeSecurity Institute
Last updated 1/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Digital Forensics Fundamentals
  • Computer Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Network Forensics and Cloud Forensics
  • Digital Forensic Tools (11 tutorials)
  • Digital Forensics Analysis
  • The Digital Forensics Process, Chain of Custody, Preservation of Data, Order of Volatility, Etc.
  • Digital Forensics Investigations
  • Operating Systems, Memory Extraction, Cryptography, etc.
  • Free Digital Forensics Tools

Course content

2 sections • 19 lectures • 1h 59m total length

  • Memory & Storage8:54

    The most common type of image acquisition is called “bit stream disk to image”. This type of acquisition involves creating an exact replica or clone of the original drive. You will learn how to do this later in the course.

  • Operating Systems3:07

    Operating Systems allow the user to manage all the programs and applications on a computer or device. Without an operating system a computer would not be able to function in the way we are commonly used to. The operating system is used for essential tasks such as booting, memory management, loading, executing programs, disk management and the the user interface.

  • Cryptography6:18

    Cryptography is a method of securing information whether it is at rest or in transit. Without cryptography hackers would be able to see all of your information in what is called plain text. This means that your usernames, passwords and other important information would be clearly visible if someone could access your network or device. You will learn how to view these plain text messages in the tutorials on network forensics.

  • The Digital Forensics Process8:00

    The digital forensics process is a systematic tool that can be used by investigators to safely and effectively conduct digital forensics tasks from start to finish.

  • Computer Forensics (Hardware)7:47

    Computer forensics in this section is to be understood as hardware data forensics and the extraction techniques associated with these technologies. This is what is commonly referred to when discussing digital forensics although by now you have learned that the field is much more dynamic.

  • Mobile Forensics9:22

    Digital forensics on mobile devices and cell phones has been a growing field over the last two decades. In many cases mobile devices carry much more useful evidence that can be used especially in the case of law enforcement. Mobile devices are filled with valuable information such as contacts, text messages, GPS data, photos & videos, meta data, network data, application data and other personally identifiable information that can be used for analysis.

  • Network Forensics5:16

    Network forensics is the aspect of digital forensics that involves investigating computer network traffic and network data to form assessments and draw conclusions about criminal behavior, cybersecurity events and to gather information. Through network forensics investigators can view file transfers, messages, emails, web traffic, credentials and much more.

  • Cloud Forensics7:39

    Cloud computing is a service that users are able to interact with over a computer network. It allows users to access software, media and digital infrastructure without having to install services on a local device or server. This allows for the virtualization of software, services, platforms and infrastructure over the internet.

Requirements

  • No experience is needed. However, some of the tools discussed in this course may be difficult to understand without a strong knowledge base of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Description

Digital forensics is field of study within cybersecurity that focuses on the extraction, preservation and analysis of digital information and data. Digital forensics is commonly used in law enforcement, government and the business sector for various purposes.


UPDATE: This is version 1 of Digital Forensics Fundamentals initially released in 2022 which will not be updated. Subsequent versions with updated content will be released on our site. Soon the course will be accompanied by a free certification process to help solidify your knowledge and skills. Our promise is to keep this course free forever to help facilitate those who wish to enter a career in digital forensics and cybersecurity.


Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields of study within the computer science industry with expected job growth of 33% over the next 10 years according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, job postings for cybersecurity roles have already drastically increased ahead of schedule pointing to the possibility that the industry may be growing faster than anyone anticipated. Digital forensics is an aspect of cybersecurity that involves the acquisition, recover and analysis of data found on information systems. Digital forensics is commonly used by law enforcement, government and businesses throughout the world. Whether the goal is to catch criminals or uncover vulnerabilities in an information system, digital forensics is an important field of study that can be viewed as one of the foundational skills of cybersecurity.

By learning digital forensics you will gain a deep understanding of many foundational elements of cybersecurity. This includes understanding file systems, operating systems, cryptography, types of cyber attacks, threat analysis, data visualization, analytic methodologies, forensic toolkits and much more. Learning digital forensics allows you to approach cybersecurity from the ground up, giving you a much better understanding of how things work behind the scenes. This will become an invaluable skill and knowledge base that you will carry with you throughout your career.

In this program you will learn about the four types of digital forensics and how they are used in the real world. Each use case for digital forensics requires different rules and regulations to follow. Understanding concepts such as chain of custody, order of volatility and various legal standards are important when conducting digital forensics. Additionally, you will learn foundational concepts about capturing digital data such as forensic imaging, file systems, operating systems, cryptography and the digital forensics process. Lastly, we will walk you through 12 tutorials using free forensic tools that you can start using today to practice your digital forensics skills. These tools will teach you how to capture hard drive data, recover deleted files, forensically analyze network data, extract data from mobile devices and much more. By the end of this program you will not only know the fundamentals of digital forensics but you will be able to actually conduct various types of digital forensic tasks and functions with real world applications.

Who this course is for:

  • Those looking to advance their knowledge and skills around digital forensics.

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