Digital Forensics Essentials D|FE

About Course

Digital Forensics Essentials helps learners increase their competency and expertise in digital forensics and information security skills, thereby adding value to their workplace and employer.

This course will introduce learners to Computer Forensics Fundamentals as well as the Computer Forensics Investigation Process. Plan to learn about Dark Web, Windows, Linux, Malware Forensics, and so much more! The interactive labs component of this course ensures that learners receive the hands-on, practical experience required for a future in digital forensics. Put your newly acquired abilities to the test with an exhilarating Capture the Flag (CTF) Exercise seamlessly integrated in our Capstone project. This CTF is seamlessly integrated by live virtual machines, genuine software, and real networks, all delivered within a secure and regulated sandbox environment. With these exclusive hands-on, human-versusmachine CTF challenges you will develop the hands-on proficiencies essential for success in your cyber professional role.

DFE-certified learners have an assured means of formal recognition to add to their resumes and show off their expertise and skills to prospective employers. This improves their prospects for employment advancement, higher salaries, and greater job satisfaction. If you are looking to learn advance in Digital Forensics click here: Digital Forensics Certification (Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator C|HFI)

Who is it for?

School students, graduates, professionals, career starters and changers, IT / Technology / Cybersecurity teams with little or no work experience.
High school students who want to get an early start on their cybersecurity careers and master the fundamentals of security online.
College or university students interested in preparing for a cybersecurity career and aiding their IT education.
Working professionals who want to get into the cybersecurity field and don’t know where to start their education journey.

Key Features

11+ Hours of Premium Self-Paced Video Training
11 Lab Activities in a Simulated Lab Environment
750+ pages of ecourseware
Capstone Projects with Real-World CTF Challenges
Year-Long Access to Courseware and 6-Months of Access to labs
Proctored Exam Voucher with One-Year Validity
Increase Your Value in the Job Market to Advance Your Career.
Globally Recognized EC-Council’s Certificate

Exam Details

Training Details: Self-paced on-demand video led by world-class instructors along with handson labs.
Pre-requisite: No prior knowledge requirements.

Exam Code: 112-53
Number of Questions: 75
Exam Availability: EC-Council Exam Portal
Test Duration: 2 hours
Test Format: Multiple Choice

Key issues plaguing the computer forensics
Different types of disk drives and file systems
Anti-forensics techniques and countermeasures
Web server logs and web applications forensics
Computer forensic investigation process and its phases
Data acquisition methods and data acquisition methodology
Malware forensics fundamentals and different types of malware analysis
Volatile and non-volatile information gathering from Windows, Linux, and Mac Systems
Network forensics fundamentals, event correlation, and network traffic investigation
Dark web forensics
Email crime investigation

Course Content

Module 01: Computer Forensics Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Computer Forensics
Digital Evidence
Forensic Readiness
Roles and Responsibilities of a Forensic Investigator
Legal Compliance in Computer Forensics

Module 02: Computer Forensics Investigation Process

Module 03: Understanding Hard Disks And File Systems

Module 04: Data Acquisition And Duplication

Module 05: Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques

Module 06: Windows Forensics

Module 07: Linux And Mac Forensics

Module 08: Network Forensics

Module 09: Investigating Web Attacks

Module 10: Dark Web Forensics

Module 11: Investigating Email Crimes

Module 12: Malware Forensics

Malware, its Components and Distribution Methods
Malware Forensics Fundamentals and Recognize Types of Malware Analysis
Static Malware Analysis
Analyze Suspicious Word Documents
Dynamic Malware Analysis
System Behavior Analysis
Network Behavior Analysis
Performing Static Analysis on a Suspicious File
Forensic Examination of a Suspicious Microsoft Office Document
Performing System Behaviour Analysis

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Completing the Digital Forensics Essentials program was a transformative experience. The program not only deepened my understanding of digital evidence collection and analysis but also enhanced my technical skills in forensic tools and techniques. The emphasis on legal and ethical considerations in digital investigations was particularly valuable. I would recommend this program to anyone looking to specialize in digital forensics, as it provides a solid foundation for success in this dynamic field.

Digital Forensics Essentials D|FE

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 01: Computer Forensics Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Computer Forensics

Digital Evidence

Forensic Readiness

Roles and Responsibilities of a Forensic Investigator

Legal Compliance in Computer Forensics

Module 02: Computer Forensics Investigation Process

Forensic Investigation Process and its Importance

Forensic Investigation Process – Pre-Investigation Phase

Forensic Investigation Process – Investigation Phase

Forensic Investigation Process – Post investigation Phase

Performing Hash or HMAC Calculations

Comparing Hash Values of Files to Check their Integrity

Viewing Files of Various Formats

Creating a Disk Image File of a Hard Disk Partition

Module 03: Understanding Hard Disks And File Systems

Different Types of Disk Drives and their Characteristics

Logical Structure of a Disk

Booting Process of Windows, Linux, and Mac Operating Systems

File Systems of Windows, Linux, and Mac Operating Systems

File System Examination

Analyzing File System of a Linux Image

Recovering Deleted Files from Hard Disks

Module 04: Data Acquisition And Duplication

Data Acquisition Fundamentals

Types of Data Acquisition

Data Acquisition Format

Data Acquisition Methodology

Creating a dd Image of a System Drive

Converting Acquired Image File to a Bootable Virtual Machine

Acquiring RAM from Windows Workstations

Viewing Contents of Forensic Image File

Module 05: Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques

Anti-Forensics and its Techniques

Anti-Forensics Countermeasures

SSD File Carving on a Windows File System

Recovering Data from Lost / Deleted Disk Partition

Cracking Application Passwords

Detecting Steganography

Module 06: Windows Forensics

Volatile and Non-Volatile Information

Windows Memory and Registry Analysis

Cache, Cookie, and History Recorded in Web Browsers

Windows Files and Metadata

Acquiring Volatile Information from a Live Windows System

Investigating Forensic Image of Windows RAM

Examining Web Browser Artifacts

Extracting Information about Loaded Processes on a Computer

Module 07: Linux And Mac Forensics

Volatile and Non-Volatile Data in Linux

Analyze Filesystem Images Using The Sleuth Kit

Memory Forensics

Mac Forensics

Forensic Investigation on a Linux Memory Dump

Recovering Data from a Linux Memory Dump

Module 08: Network Forensics

Network Forensics Fundamentals

Event Correlation Concepts and Types

Identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) from Network Logs

Investigate Network Traffic

Identifying and Investigating Various Network Attacks using Wireshark

Module 09: Investigating Web Attacks

Web Application Forensics

IIS and Apache Web Server Logs

Investigating Web Attacks on Windows-based Servers

Detect and Investigate Attacks on Web Applications

Identifying and Investigating Web Application Attacks Using Splunk

Module 10: Dark Web Forensics

Dark Web

Dark Web Forensics

Tor Browser Forensics

Detecting TOR Browser on a Machine

Analyzing RAM Dumps to Retrieve TOR Browser Artifacts

Module 11: Investigating Email Crimes

Email Basics

Email Crime Investigation and its Steps