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Advanced Forensic Concepts

This course examines advanced digital forensic concepts not typically addressed at the basic and intermediate levels. Topics include the analysis of complex computer constructs and artifacts such as deleted partitions, encryption and volatile memory. Students learn to recover social media artifacts, passwords and encrypted data not otherwise apparent during traditional dead box forensics.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
3 - Advanced
Course Catalog Number
FT440
Course Prerequisites

Introduction to Networks and Computer Hardware, Computer Incident Responders Course, Windows Forensic Examinations

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
Contractor
Federal Employee
Delivery Method
Classroom
Course Location

911 Elkridge Landing Rd
Linthicum, MD 21090

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Learning Objectives

  • Assemble and use advanced forensic tools
  • Determine and explain types of encryption, data hiding and anti-forensics techniques and their significance
  • Detect activities from browser, peer-to-peer network, cloud, file sharing and social media artifacts
  • Generate relevant findings from the registry, logs, metadata and other artifacts

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

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.

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