Duration 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview.
This training course prepares participants for the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification, focusing on digital forensic investigation processes and techniques. Participants will learn how to detect hacking attacks, gather digital evidence, and conduct forensic analysis to support investigations. This course is designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to investigate cybercrimes effectively.
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of computer forensics and digital evidence.
- Learn to identify, collect, and analyze digital evidence.
- Gain knowledge of forensic investigation tools and techniques.
- Understand incident response and investigation processes.
- Prepare for the CHFI certification exam.
Audience
- IT professionals, security officers, and network administrators involved in cyber investigations.
- Law enforcement personnel and legal professionals interested in digital forensics.
- Individuals seeking to achieve CHFI certification.
Pre- requisites
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
- Experience in IT or information security is beneficial.
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction to Computer Forensics
Overview of Computer Forensics
- What is Computer Forensics?
- Role of a Forensic Investigator
Digital Evidence
- Types of Digital Evidence
- Evidence Collection Procedures
Hands-on: Setting Up Forensic Lab
- Forensic Tools and Software Installation
Day 2: Forensic Investigation Process
Incident Response and Investigation
- Incident Response Lifecycle
- Investigation Methodology
Data Acquisition and Duplication
- Disk Imaging Techniques
- Hands-on: Creating Forensic Images
Hands-on Project: Evidence Acquisition
- Acquiring Evidence from a Compromised System
Day 3: Analyzing Digital Evidence
File System Forensics
- Understanding File Systems (FAT, NTFS)
- Recovering Deleted Files
Network Forensics
- Analyzing Network Traffic
- Identifying Malicious Activities
Hands-on: Network Analysis
- Using Tools like Wireshark for Network Forensics
Day 4: Advanced Forensic Techniques
Steganography and Image File Forensics
- Detecting Hidden Data
- Analyzing Multimedia Files
Memory Forensics
- Analyzing Volatile Memory
- Tools for Memory Analysis
Day 5: Reporting and Exam Preparation
Reporting Findings
- Documenting and Presenting Forensic Findings
- Legal Considerations in Forensics
Exam Preparation
- CHFI Exam Overview
- Practice Questions and Exam Strategies
Wrap-up and Q&A
- Review of Key Concepts
- Addressing Delegate Questions
- Additional Resources and Next Steps
