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Computer forensics facilitates the rigorous and methodical identification of evidence within computer-related criminal and abuse scenarios. Applications extend from tracking a hacker’s trail through a client’s infrastructure to identifying the source of defamatory communications, or recovering indicators of fraudulent activity.

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Computer Forensic Incidents

Module 3: Investigation Process

Module 4: Disk Storage Concepts

Module 5: Digital Acquisition & Analysis

Module 6: Forensic Examination Protocols

Module 7: Digital Evidence Protocols

Module 8: CFI Theory

Module 9: Digital Evidence Presentation

Module 10: Computer Forensic Laboratory Protocols

Module 11: Computer Forensic Processing Techniques

Module 12: Digital Forensics Reporting

Module 13: Specialized Artifact Recovery

Module 14: e-Discovery and ESI

Module 15: Mobile Device Forensics

Module 16: USB Forensics

Module 17: Incident Handling

Mile2 - Lab 1: Preparing Forensic Workstation

  • Installation of AccessData FTK Imager
  • Installation of Autopsy
  • National Software Reference Library (NSRL) setup for Autopsy
  • Installation of 7z
  • Installation of Registry Viewer
  • Installation of Password Recovery Tool Kit (PRTK – 5.21)

Lab 2: Chain of Custody

  • Search and seizure procedures for Chain of Custody
  • Chain of Custody forensic imaging

Lab 3: Imaging Case Evidence with FTK Imager

Lab 4: Initiating a New Case in Autopsy

  • Case creation workflow in Autopsy

Lab 5: Evidence Review in Autopsy (Case #1)

  • Scenario: User MTBG attempting to compromise a former employer
  • Detailed evidence examination within Autopsy

Case Study Scenario:

  • Identification of required evidence (Challenge)

Final Report for the MTBG Case

Lab 6: Evidence Review in Autopsy (Case #2)

  • Analysis of the Greg Schardt case

Case Study Scenario:

  • Identification of required evidence (Challenge)
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