Digital Forensics for Cyber Professionals

Overview

Digital forensics refer to a branch of computer science that includes the investigation and recovery of data in digital devices that are related to cybercrimes. All devices that are capable of storing data, such as computers, smartphones, memory cards and hard drives, are considered within the digital forensics realm. The main purpose of digital forensics is to investigate, analyze and preserve digital data in order to use it as evidence in courts for the related cybercrime. The need for digital forensics has increased tremendously within the last few years due to the increase in cybercrimes. Law enforcers have also started to rely on digital forensics in order to proceed further on in crimes.

From unauthorized access to stealing money online, cybercrimes are increasing unbelievably in the current world. Digital forensics have been introduced in order get ahold of these digital criminals through digital experts themselves. A career in cyber security is the perfect career option, if you look for progressive opportunities, job security, and a higher pay in a job position. This course in digital forensics for cyber professionals is for both beginners and IT pros looking to get certified and land an entry level Cyber Security job position. This course will teach you how to use open source tools to collect digital forensic information from Linux and Windows systems. You will also learn how to conduct static malware analysis of live ‘Ransomware’ using forensics tools and techniques through this course. By the time you completed this course, you will understand how to use open source tools such as CAINE to do forensic analysis on live systems, as well as the basic and advanced techniques you will need to gain a grasp on GIAC and other Computer Forensic certifications. 

Course Curriculum

1: The Digital Forensics Field

2: Recovery And Reconstruction

3: Reversing And Malware Analysis

4: Forensics Tools And Storage

Learning outcomes

• Learn how to use open source tools to collect digital forensic information from Linux and Windows systems.
• Learn how to conduct static malware analysis of live ‘Ransomware’ using forensics tools and techniques.
• Understand how to use open source tools such as CAINE to do forensic analysis on live systems, as well as the basic and advanced techniques you will need to gain a grasp on GIAC and other Computer Forensic certifications.

Access duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Who is this course aimed at?

• IT students
• Job seekers
• IT and cyber professionals 

Method of assessment

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification and awarding body

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded Digital forensics for cyber professionals certificate by CPD & iAP. The qualification will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

Tutor info

Chad Russell has been in the CyberSecurity industry for over 15 years. He has taught Microsoft Engineering courses as a Certified trainer, managed teams of security engineers and analysts for an internet banking provider, and has been an information security consultant working for companies including SAP, Microsoft and Oracle.

He leads and conducts ‘Security Risk Assessments’ for customers throughout North America with an emphasis on cloud security, identity governance, network security, social engineering, mobile security, breach assessments, database security, and access management.

Over the past 15 years he has held numerous certifications including CISSP, CCNP, MCSE and MCDBA certifications, and has a B.S. in Computer Science from Excelsior College. 

Other benefits

• Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience
• Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
• Gain access to quality video tutorials
• Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
• Save time and money on travel
• Learn at your convenience and leisure
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