National CAE Designated Institution
  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Introduces basic computer forensic methodology. Analysis of File Allocation Table (FAT) file systems, particularly the FAT 32 file system with an emphasis on forensic information from metadata, slack space, and unallocated space. Examination of various Windows® artifacts using appropriate software.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course students will be able to:

1. Use basic CMD commands.

2. Make a forensically sound image of a disk.

3. Extract forensically useful information about a file (e.g. location, size, attributes, and dates and times) from a FAT file system.

4. Recover a deleted file from a FAT file system.

5. Identify recycled files in a recycle bin.

6. Find a key/value pair in the registry given its path.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Investigation
  • Digital Forensics

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.