Cyber Security

Digital Forensics Essentials

Build the foundational skills required for digital investigations with our Digital Forensics Essentials course. Covering key concepts, evidence collection, and analysis techniques, this course prepares you for a career in digital forensics.

Descriptions

Digital forensics plays a crucial role in modern investigations, whether for criminal cases, corporate incidents, or cybersecurity breaches. Our Digital Forensics Essentials course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, helping you understand the importance of digital evidence and the methodologies used to collect, analyze, and present it.

Through a mix of theoretical instruction and hands-on labs, you’ll gain practical experience in gathering and analyzing digital evidence from various devices. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to perform digital forensic investigations and present findings effectively.

Key Points

Introduction to Digital Forensics: Explore the field of digital forensics and its branches, including computer, mobile, and network forensics. Understand the significance of digital evidence and the ethical considerations involved in forensic investigations.
Digital Forensics Life Cycle: Learn the complete digital forensics life cycle, covering preparation, evidence collection, analysis, and presentation. Discover best practices for ensuring the integrity of investigations and how each phase interconnects to deliver accurate results.
Evidence Collection Techniques: Gain hands-on experience collecting digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, and storage media. Understand the importance of proper evidence handling, documentation, and maintaining a clear chain of custody.

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): Discover how OSINT supports digital forensics by gathering publicly available information. Learn techniques for collecting, analyzing, and using OSINT in investigations while understanding the ethical and legal boundaries.
RAM Forensics: Dive into the critical role of volatile memory in investigations. Learn how to capture and analyze RAM to uncover hidden evidence and gain insight into the state of a system at a specific time.
Forensic Image Analysis: Master the techniques of forensic image creation and analysis. Learn how to maintain image integrity, verify data, and extract meaningful evidence from disk images using industry-standard tools.
Reporting and Presenting Findings: Develop skills in structuring clear and concise forensic reports. Learn how to document findings, prepare evidence for presentation, and communicate results effectively to stakeholders, including legal professionals and investigators.

Course Lessons

Introduction to Digital Forensics

Gain an understanding of digital forensics, its significance in investigations, and the various branches within the field. Learn about the role of digital evidence and its critical importance in legal contexts. Explore ethical considerations in forensic investigations.

Digital Forensics Life Cycle

Familiarize yourself with the digital forensics life cycle, including preparation, collection, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence. Understand the importance of each phase and how they interconnect. Explore best practices for ensuring thorough and accurate investigations.

Evidence Collection

Learn the techniques and tools for collecting digital evidence from various devices, including computers and mobile devices. Understand the importance of proper evidence handling and chain of custody. Gain hands-on experience in collecting and documenting evidence.

Open Source Intelligence

Explore the concepts and techniques of open source intelligence (OSINT). Learn how to gather publicly available information to support investigations. Understand the ethical and legal implications of OSINT collection in digital forensics.

RAM Forensics

Delve into the world of RAM forensics, understanding the significance of volatile memory in investigations. Learn techniques for capturing and analyzing RAM to uncover evidence. Explore tools and methodologies used in RAM forensics.

Forensics Image Analysis

Learn the principles of forensic image analysis, including techniques for creating and analyzing disk images. Understand the importance of image integrity and verification. Gain hands-on experience in analyzing forensic images for evidence extraction.

Reporting and Presenting Findings

Understand the importance of clear and concise reporting in digital forensics. Learn how to structure forensic reports, document findings, and present evidence effectively. Explore best practices for communicating results to various stakeholders, including legal professionals.

This course includes:

Live Training Sessions
20+ hours of training sessions
Hands on practicals
Practical Assessments
Certificate of completion

Testimonial

What alumni say about us

Pods Academy has been a game-changer in my career development. The instructors are experts in their field and offer invaluable insights that go beyond textbook knowledge. After completing their Advanced Threat Detection course, I was able to implement stronger security measures in my organization.

I wanted to switch to a cybersecurity role, and Pods Academy helped me make that transition seamlessly. The Ethical Hacking course was packed with hands-on exercises that taught me how to identify vulnerabilities and ethically exploit them. It was exactly what I needed to move forward in my career.

I’ve taken cybersecurity courses before, but none compare to the practical approach of Pods Academy. Their Risk Management and Compliance course taught me everything from the basics to advanced practices that are directly applicable to my daily work in governance.