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Course Description

As an EC-Council authorized training provider, this official Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator course covers the material required to prepare an individual for the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator exam. Students learn a detailed methodological approach to computer forensics and evidence analysis. It is a comprehensive course covering major forensic investigation scenarios that enable students to acquire hands-on experience on various forensic investigation techniques and standard tools necessary to successfully carry-out a computer forensic investigation.

Learning Objectives

  • Introduction to Computer Forensics
  • Computer Forensics Investigation Process
  • Searching and Seizing Computers
  • Digital Evidence
  • First Responder Procedures
  • Computer Forensics Lab
  • Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
  • Windows Forensics
  • Data Acquisition and Duplication
  • Recovering Deleted Files and Deleted Partitions
  • Forensics Investigation using AccessData FTK
  • Forensics Investigation Using EnCase
  • Steganography and Image File Forensics
  • Application Password Crackers
  • Log Capturing and Event Correlation
  • Network Forensics
  • Investigating Logs and Investigating Network Traffic
  • Investigating Wireless Attacks and Web Attacks
  • Tracking Emails and Investigating Email Crimes
  • Mobile Forensics
  • Investigative Reports
  • Becoming an Expert Witnes

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 Defense Analysis
  • Cyber Operations
  • Digital Forensics
  • Incident Response
  • Legal Advice and Advocacy

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.