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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Computer forensics allows for the systematic and meticulous identification of evidence in cases involving computer-related crimes and misuse. Applications range from tracking a hacker's footprints through client systems and identifying the source of defamatory emails to 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

  • Installing AccessData FTK Imager
  • Setting up Autopsy
  • Configuring the National Software Reference Library (NSRL) for Autopsy
  • Installing 7z
  • Installing Registry Viewer
  • Setting up the Password Recovery Tool Kit (PRTK – 5.21)

Lab 2: Chain of Custody

  • Managing Chain of Custody for Search and Seizure
  • Maintaining Chain of Custody during Forensic Imaging

Lab 3: Imaging Case Evidence / FTK Imager

Lab 4: Create a new case for Autopsy

  • Initiating a New Case in Autopsy

Lab 5: Reviewing Evidence / Autopsy (Case #1)

  • Investigating User MTBG's alleged attempt to hack a former employer
  • Analyzing Evidence using Autopsy

Case Study scenario:

  • Identifying required evidence (Challenge)

Final Report for MTBG case

Lab 6: Reviewing Evidence / Autopsy (Case #2)

  • Investigating the Greg Schardt case

Case Study Scenario:

  • Identifying required evidence (Challenge)

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