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Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification is a comprehensive digital forensics program designed to equip professionals with the skills to identify, collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. It follows a vendor-neutral approach and prepares learners to conduct thorough forensic investigations that can stand up in legal proceedings. The course includes over 68 hands-on labs and more than 600 forensic tools, offering practical experience in real-world scenarios.
Who It’s For:
This course is ideal for law enforcement personnel, system administrators, security officers, defense and military personnel, legal professionals, bankers, and anyone concerned with the integrity of network infrastructure. It is also suitable for cybersecurity professionals seeking to specialize in digital forensics.
What You’ll Learn:
CHFI teaches a methodological approach to digital forensics, including evidence handling, chain-of-custody, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. It covers a wide range of forensic disciplines, including malware, cloud, mobile, IoT, and dark web forensics.
Course Outline:
Computer Forensics in Today’s World
Computer Forensics Investigation Process
Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
Data Acquisition and Duplication
Defeating Anti-forensics Techniques
Windows Forensics
Linux and Mac Forensics
Network Forensics
Investigating Web Attacks
Dark Web Forensics
Database Forensics
Cloud Forensics
Investigating Email Crimes
Malware Forensics
Mobile Forensics
IoT Forensics
Why It’s Valuable for Federal Employees and Contractors:
CHFI is aligned with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and supports federal mandates for digital evidence handling and incident response. It is particularly valuable for roles in law enforcement, defense, and federal cybersecurity teams that require validated skills in forensic investigation and legal evidence management.
Delivery Formats:
The CHFI program is available in multiple formats: In-Person Training, Online Self-Paced, and Online Instructor-Led.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
Understand the fundamentals of digital forensics and investigation
Identify, collect, and preserve digital evidence
Analyze file systems, operating systems, and network artifacts
Perform forensic analysis on Windows, Linux, and mobile devices
Investigate malware, email, and web-based attacks
Conduct cloud and IoT forensics
Apply anti-forensics detection and countermeasures
Document findings and prepare forensic reports
Maintain chain-of-custody and legal admissibility of evidence
Use industry-standard forensic tools and methodologies
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):
Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.