National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Course Desc: A project-based introduction to digital forensics and cyber investigation supporting the collection, examination, analysis and reporting of incidents and cybercrimes. The objective is to participate in data and evidence processing while preserving the integrity of the information and maintaining a strict chain of custody. Topics include online evidence collection, incident response, legal frameworks, cyber-attack investigation, and specialized tools and methodologies used in cyber investigations.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:
Employ proper data and evidence collection techniques that preserve information integrity
Assess the results from applying one or more common digital forensics tools to respond to a cyberattack or incident
Examine the rules, laws, policies, and procedures that affect digital forensics
Apply cyber defense methods to prepare a system to thwart common attack vectors
Analyze common security failures to make recommendations for improvement
Create a forensic report that describes the results of a forensic analysis and provides recommendations for securing a system

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):

Competency Areas