Overview

This instructor led, online training course will help students better understand the methodology for conducting a computer forensic examination.

Course Instructor: Mike Vasquez

Course Outline

  • Forensics Introduction: Concepts and objectives in Forensic Invesitgations
  • Digital Evidence: Considerations when dealing with digital information
  • Computer Investigations: An overview of the processes around forensic investigations
  • Computer Forensics Labs: Physical setup, tools, and lab accreditation
  • Acquiring Evidence: Properly gathering evidence
  • Storage Media: Different storage media and how it impacts forensic investigations
  • Image Files and Steganography: Hidden information in picture, audio, and video files
  • Windows Forensics: Tools, logs and other notes regarding Windows Forensics
  • Linux Forensics: Tools, logs, and other notes regarding Linux forensics
  • Mobile Forensics: Tools, logs and other notes regarding Mobile forensics
  • Network Forensics: Tools and techniques for gathering evidence from network sources
  • Attacking web applications: Tools and techniques for gathering evidence from web servers
  • Jury summons: Considerations for when a case goes to trial

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

  • Understand concepts in Forensics investigations
  • How to set-up a lab and how to get it accredited
  • Proper evidence gathering
  • How to find hidden information in pictures, audio, and video files
  • Mobile and Desktop OS Forensics