• Online, Self-Paced

In this course, you will be presented with an overview of the principles and techniques for digital forensics investigation in the spectrum of file system analysis.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Understand the process to perform a digital forensics investigation
- Identify and define file systems concepts, including EXT, FAT, and NTFS
- Conduct live and dead disk acquisitions
- Understand what happens when you delete a file
- Perform data carving and Steganographic techniques
- Properly check and execute malicious files
- Create a complete forensics tool kit
- Basic understanding and experience with professional tools

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

  • Digital Forensics
  • Cyber Investigation

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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.