Course Outline
Computer forensics facilitates the systematic and meticulous identification of evidence in cases involving cybercrime and abuse. The scope of such investigations is vast, ranging from tracking the digital footprints of hackers within client systems to identifying the source of defamatory emails, and even recovering indicators of financial fraud.
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Computer Forensic Incidents
Module 3: Investigation Process
Module 4: Disk Storage Concepts
Module 5: Digital Acquisition & Analysis
Module 6: Forensic Examination Protocols
Module 7: Digital Evidence Protocols
Module 8: CFI Theory
Module 9: Digital Evidence Presentation
Module 10: Computer Forensic Laboratory Protocols
Module 11: Computer Forensic Processing Techniques
Module 12: Digital Forensics Reporting
Module 13: Specialized Artifact Recovery
Module 14: e-Discovery and ESI
Module 15: Mobile Device Forensics
Module 16: USB Forensics
Module 17: Incident Handling
Mile2 - Lab 1: Preparing Forensic Workstation
- Installation of AccessData FTK Imager
- Setup of Autopsy
- Integration of National Software Reference Library (NSRL) for Autopsy
- Installation of 7z
- Setup of Registry Viewer
- Installation of Password Recovery Tool Kit (PRTK – 5.21)
Lab 2: Chain of Custody
- Search and seizure procedures in Chain of Custody
- Chain of Custody protocols for Forensic Imaging
Lab 3: Imaging Case Evidence / FTK Imager
Lab 4: Creating a new case in Autopsy
- Case creation process within Autopsy
Lab 5: Evidence Review / Autopsy (Case #1)
- Investigation of User MTBG attempting to hack their former employer
- Detailed evidence review using Autopsy
Case Study Scenario:
- Identification of required evidence (Challenge)
Final Report for the MTBG case
Lab 6: Evidence Review / Autopsy (Case #2)
- The Greg Schardt case
Case Study Scenario:
- Identification of required evidence (Challenge)
Testimonials (2)
Clarity and pace of explanations
Federica Galeazzi - Aethra Telecomunications SRL
Course - AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Advanced Threat Detection & Response
It did give me the insight what I needed :) I am starting teaching on a BTEC Level 3 qualification and wanted to widen my knowledge in this area.
