Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) v11 Course Overview

Prerequisites for Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI) v11

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI) v11 course, we recommend the following minimum knowledge and experience:

• Basic Knowledge of IT/Cybersecurity: Understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts, such as firewalls, antivirus, and basic Network Security practices.
• Familiarity with Incident Response: Basic knowledge of incident response processes and procedures.
• Awareness of Computer Forensics: Fundamental understanding of computer forensics principles, including evidence collection and preservation.
• Exposure to Threat Vectors: Basic awareness of various cyber threat vectors and common attacks like phishing and malware.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that students can grasp the advanced concepts and techniques covered in the C|HFI course without feeling overwhelmed.

RoadMaps

1. Brief Introduction: The Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI) v11 course equips IT professionals with skills to conduct digital forensics and effectively handle cyber incidents.

2. Job Roles and Audience:

• Digital Forensics Investigators
• IT Security Analysts
• Cybersecurity Consultants
• Incident Response Team Members
• Threat Intelligence Analysts
• Network Security Engineers
• Law Enforcement Personnel
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts
• Information Security Managers
• Penetration Testers
• Data Protection Officers
• Malware Analysts
• Ethical Hackers
• Forensic Accountants
• IT Auditors
• Compliance Officers
• Cybercrime Investigators
• e-Discovery Specialists
• Legal Professionals specializing in IT law
• System Administrators interested in security functions
• Cloud Security Analysts

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator v11?

Introduction

The Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI) v11 course equips cybersecurity professionals with essential skills and knowledge for performing comprehensive digital forensics investigations, ensuring forensic readiness, and enhancing organizational security.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Master the Forensics Investigation Process: Understand the phases involved in digital investigations, including documentation, search and seizure, evidence preservation, data acquisition, examination, and reporting.

• Hard Disk and File System Examination: Gain in-depth knowledge of various disk drive types, file systems in Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, and RAID/NAS/SAN storage systems.

• Data Acquisition and Duplication: Learn fundamental data acquisition techniques, eDiscovery processes, and how to prepare image files for forensic examination.

• Counter Anti-Forensics Techniques: Identify and counteract techniques used by attackers to hide their tracks, including tools for detection and countermeasures.

• OS-specific Forensics: Acquire skills in conducting volatile and non-volatile data acquisition as well as memory and registry analysis in Windows, Linux, and Mac environments.

• Network and Malware Forensics: Become proficient in network traffic analysis, detecting Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and performing malware analysis, including static