Certified Forensic Investigation Specialist (CFIS) Course Overview

To ensure that participants are well-prepared for the Certified Forensic Investigation Specialist (CFIS) course and to facilitate a productive learning experience, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of computer operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and MacOS.
• Familiarity with computer hardware components and their functions.
• Knowledge of file systems (FAT32, NTFS, ExFAT) and data storage concepts.
• Experience with using basic command-line interfaces and navigating file directories.
• Awareness of network fundamentals, including common networking protocols and devices.
• Prior exposure to or interest in cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and engage with technical concepts and forensic analysis tools.

Please note that while these prerequisites are recommended for the best chance of success in the course, motivated learners with a strong interest in digital forensics and a commitment to learning can also benefit from this training.

Target Audience for Certified Forensic Investigation Specialist (CFIS)

The CFIS course offers deep forensic analysis skills for IT professionals focused on cybercrime investigation and data recovery.

Target Audience for the Certified Forensic Investigation Specialist (CFIS) course:

• Digital Forensic Analysts
• Cybersecurity Specialists
• Incident Response Team Members
• Law Enforcement Personnel involved in cybercrime units
• Information Security Consultants
• IT Auditors
• Risk Management Professionals
• Network Administrators with a focus on security
• Legal Professionals working with digital evidence
• Corporate Investigators
• Government Officials involved in securing digital assets
• Compliance and Privacy Officers
• System Administrators interested in digital forensics
• Data Recovery Service Providers

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Certified Forensic Investigation Specialist (CFIS)?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

The Certified Forensic Investigation Specialist (CFIS) course equips participants with critical skills in digital forensic investigations, data theft mitigation, and advanced data acquisition techniques.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the digital forensic investigation process, including best practices and essential equipment.
• Identify methods of data theft and acquire skills in investigation and mitigation strategies.
• Learn to create forensic images and clones, and understand the nuances of acquiring data from static, booted, and live sources, with a focus on solid-state devices.
• Gain expertise in extracting information from Windows Domain Controllers and capturing data from file shares and systems with restricted access.
• Develop skills in identifying, reconstructing, and analyzing RAID arrays and virtualized systems.
• Master the techniques for capturing and analyzing volatile data from live systems using tools like Volatility.
• Expand data collection capabilities to include sources like Exchange servers, web-mail, social media platforms, and different operating systems.
• Deepen the understanding of file system structures such as FAT32, NTFS, and ExFAT from a forensic perspective.
• Learn to trace system and user activities, including analysis of the Windows Registry, event logs, and tracking user interactions with files and applications.
• Acquire the ability to analyze log files, including web and FTP logs, and leverage tools like Cygwin for forensic examination.
• Grasp the intricacies of database forensics with a focus on SQLite and browser artifacts.
• Explore methods for extracting data from Volume Shadow Copies and Windows File History.
• Understand the role of NTFS journals in forensic investigations and how to leverage them to uncover historical data changes.

These objectives are designed to ensure that upon completion of the CFIS course, participants will be well-prepared to conduct thorough and effective forensic investigations in a variety of digital environments.