Computer Forensic Expert - CFE

Course Prerequisite(s)

Please note that this course has the following prerequisites which must be completed before it can be accessed
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About Course

A computer forensic expert specializes in investigating and analyzing digital evidence to uncover information related to cybercrimes, security breaches, or legal disputes. They use advanced tools and techniques to retrieve, preserve, and analyze data from computers, networks, and storage devices while adhering to legal and procedural standards. Their findings often play a crucial role in legal proceedings and cybersecurity investigations

Course Content

Introduction to Computer Forensics

Overview of Computer Forensics
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Definition and objectives
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Role of a Computer Forensic Expert
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Ethical and legal considerations
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Digital Evidence
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Types of digital evidence
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Locard’s exchange principle
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Chain of custody
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Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

Investigation Process

Forensic Tools and Techniques

Data Recovery and Analysis

Mobile and Network Forensics

Legal and Ethical Issues

Reporting and Documentation

Case Studies and Practical Labs

Industry Standards and Best Practices

Final Project

Final Exam

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Course Prerequisite(s)

About Course

Course Content

Introduction to Computer Forensics

Overview of Computer Forensics

Definition and objectives

Role of a Computer Forensic Expert

Ethical and legal considerations

Digital Evidence

Types of digital evidence

Locard’s exchange principle

Chain of custody

Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

Computer Systems Basics

Hardware components overview

Operating systems fundamentals (Windows, Linux, macOS)

File Systems

Understanding file systems (NTFS, FAT, ext4, HFS+)

File system analysis and recovery

Investigation Process

Incident Response and Forensic Readiness

Developing an incident response plan

Establishing forensic readiness

Forensic Methodology

Acquisition of digital evidence

Preservation and imaging techniques

Analysis and examination methodologies

Forensic Tools and Techniques

Forensic Tools Overview

Encase Forensic

FTK (Forensic Toolkit)

Autopsy

Volatility Framework

Live Forensics

RAM analysis

Running processes and network connections

Artifact extraction

Data Recovery and Analysis

Deleted File Recovery

Techniques for recovering deleted files

File carving

Email and Web Forensics

Email header analysis

Web browser artifacts

Mobile and Network Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

iOS and Android forensics

Mobile device acquisition and analysis

Network Forensics

Capturing and analyzing network traffic

Investigating network-based attacks

Legal and Ethical Issues

Legal Considerations

Laws and regulations related to computer forensics (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

Expert witness responsibilities

Ethical Guidelines

Code of ethics for computer forensic experts

Maintaining integrity and confidentiality

Reporting and Documentation

Writing Forensic Reports

Components of a forensic report

Courtroom Testimony

Preparing for courtroom testimony

Handling cross-examination

Case Studies and Practical Labs

Real-World Case Studies

Analysis of prominent digital forensic cases

Lessons learned from forensic investigations

Hands-On Labs

Setting up forensic investigation environments

Practical exercises and simulations

Industry Standards and Best Practices

Industry Standards

ISO/IEC 27037 (Guidelines for Identification, Collection, Acquisition, and Preservation of Digital Evidence)

NIST SP 800-86 (Guide to Integrating Forensic Techniques into Incident Response)

Final Project

Final Exam

Student Ratings & Reviews

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