Course Outline
Computer forensics facilitates the systematic and precise identification of evidence in cases involving cybercrime and misuse. Applications span from tracking a hacker’s movements through a client’s infrastructure to identifying the source of defamatory communications or uncovering 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
- Installation of Autopsy
- Configuration of National Software Reference Library (NSRL) for Autopsy
- Installation of 7z
- Setup of Registry Viewer
- Deployment of Password Recovery Tool Kit (PRTK - 5.21)
Lab 2: Chain of Custody
- Chain of Custody procedures for Search and Seizure
- Chain of Custody documentation for Forensic Imaging
Lab 3: Imaging Case Evidence / FTK Imager
Lab 4: Create a new case for Autopsy
- Case creation process in Autopsy
Lab 5: Reviewing Evidence / Autopsy (Case #1)
- Investigation of User MTBG’s attempted intrusion into a former employer's systems
- Evidence analysis using Autopsy
Case Study scenario:
- Identification of required evidence (Challenge)
Final Report for MTBG case
Lab 6: Reviewing Evidence / Autopsy (Case #2)
- Analysis of the Greg Schardt case
Case Study Scenario:
- Discovery of mandatory 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.