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.