To ensure that participants can fully benefit from the Computer Forensics Fundamentals course, the following prerequisites are recommended:
- Basic understanding of computer and operating system fundamentals.
- Familiarity with the Windows operating environment.
- Knowledge of file systems (e.g., FAT, NTFS) is helpful.
- An interest in learning about incident response and digital investigations.
- Ability to understand and manage files and directories.
- Basic knowledge of networking principles.
- Willingness to learn technical and analytical skills related to cyber forensics.
No previous experience in computer forensics is required; however, these prerequisites ensure that students can keep pace with the course material and engage in practical exercises effectively.
Target Audience for Computer Forensics Fundamentals
The Computer Forensics Fundamentals course is designed for professionals seeking expertise in cybercrime investigation and digital evidence analysis.
- Digital Forensic Analysts
- Cybersecurity Specialists
- Incident Response Team Members
- Law Enforcement Personnel
- Information Security Consultants
- IT Auditors
- Network Administrators with a security focus
- Legal Professionals working with digital evidence
- Compliance Officers
- Government Defense Agencies Staff
- Corporate Investigators
- Risk Management Professionals
- Data Recovery and Analysis Experts
- Computer Forensic Investigators
- Military Intelligence Officers
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Computer Forensics Fundamentals?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered
The Computer Forensics Fundamentals course equips students with the essential skills to conduct computer forensic investigations, including evidence collection, analysis, and report writing.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Understand the principles and practices of computer forensics and incident response.
- Identify and apply the appropriate methods for data acquisition and preservation in a forensically sound manner.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of various digital evidence types, their sources, and the legal considerations involved.
- Learn the architecture of hard disks and file systems, and how data is stored and recovered.
- Acquire skills to analyze and extract evidence from Windows operating systems, including system artifacts and registry analysis.
- Develop the ability to conduct network forensics, including capturing and analyzing network traffic to detect malicious activities.
- Understand the concepts of steganography and the techniques used to detect hidden information.
- Analyze log files to uncover evidence of unauthorized access or other security breaches.
- Investigate email-related crimes, understand the structure of email systems, and recover email evidence.
- Learn the basics of composing clear and concise investigative reports, which are critical for presenting findings in legal contexts.
