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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Kali Linux for Forensics

  • Overview of Kali Linux and its specific forensic capabilities
  • Preparing a laptop for forensic readiness
  • Understanding chain of custody and associated legal implications

Disk and File System Forensics

  • Techniques for acquiring and imaging storage disks
  • Examining file systems using Autopsy and the Sleuth Kit
  • Restoring deleted files and uncovering hidden data

Memory and Process Analysis

  • Methdods for capturing volatile memory
  • Investigating running processes and malware presence
  • Applying Volatility for detailed memory analysis

Network Forensics

  • Recording live network traffic for examination
  • Inspecting packets using Wireshark and tcpdump
  • Tracking intrusion activities and instances of lateral movement

Log and Artifact Analysis

  • Assessing system and application log entries
  • Detecting artifacts indicating system compromise
  • Conducting timeline analysis of security incidents

Incident Investigation Workflow

  • Securing and validating digital evidence
  • Following a structured, step-by-step investigation methodology
  • Documenting findings for key stakeholders

Advanced Tools and Techniques

  • Forensic tools for mobile devices within Kali
  • Analysis of steganography and encryption methods
  • Automating forensic tasks through scripting

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of the Linux command line interface
  • Working familiarity with core cybersecurity principles
  • Practical experience in incident response or IT security operations

Target Audience

  • Digital forensic investigators
  • Members of incident response teams
  • IT security professionals

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