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Digital Forensics / Incident Investigation

Computer Hacking
Forensic Investigator

Master digital forensics and cybercrime investigation — from evidence acquisition and disk analysis to malware forensics and court-ready reporting. Designed for security professionals pursuing forensic investigation roles.

Digital Evidence Acquisition Disk & Memory Forensics Malware & Network Analysis Forensic Reporting & Chain of Custody
About Course

CHFI –
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

The CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator program is a comprehensive digital forensics training focused on identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in cybercrime investigations.

This course prepares candidates to conduct forensic investigations on compromised systems, acquire and preserve digital evidence, perform disk and memory analysis, and investigate email and network-based attacks.

You will learn how to analyze malware artifacts, maintain proper chain of custody, and prepare legally acceptable forensic reports using investigation methodologies used by enterprise security teams, law enforcement, and incident response units.

This program bridges the gap between SOC operations and professional-grade digital forensics and incident investigation roles.

Forensic Skill Coverage

Disk & File System Forensics25%
Windows & Endpoint Artifacts25%
Memory & Network Forensics20%
Malware & Incident Analysis20%
Reporting & Legal Standards10%

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Module-Wise Syllabus

Course Curriculum

Comprehensive digital forensics training covering evidence acquisition, analysis, and court-ready reporting

01

Digital Forensics Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Digital Forensics
  • Types of Cybercrimes
  • Forensic Investigation Process
  • Evidence Identification & Classification
  • Forensic Readiness
  • Legal & Compliance Considerations
  • Chain of Custody Procedures
Practical: Understanding evidence handling workflow.
02

Forensic Lab Setup & Evidence Acquisition

  • Forensic Workstation Setup
  • Write Blockers & Forensic Imaging
  • Bit-by-Bit Disk Imaging
  • Hashing (MD5, SHA) & Integrity Verification
  • Live vs Dead Acquisition
  • Evidence Preservation Techniques
Practical: Create and verify forensic disk image.
03

Disk & File System Forensics

  • File System Basics (NTFS, FAT, EXT)
  • File Carving Techniques
  • Deleted File Recovery
  • Master File Table (MFT) Analysis
  • Timestamp Analysis
  • Hidden Data & Steganography
  • USB Artifact Analysis
Practical: Recover deleted files and analyze file metadata.
04

Windows Forensics & Artifact Analysis

  • Windows Registry Analysis
  • Event Log Investigation
  • User Activity Analysis
  • Prefetch Analysis
  • Browser History Investigation
  • Startup & Persistence Artifacts
  • Logon & Authentication Artifacts
Practical: Investigate compromised Windows machine artifacts.
05

Linux & Mac Forensics

  • Linux Log Analysis
  • User Activity Tracking
  • Bash History Analysis
  • System Logs Investigation
  • MacOS Artifacts Overview
Practical: Investigate Linux-based attack case.
06

Memory Forensics

  • Importance of Memory Analysis
  • RAM Acquisition
  • Volatile Data Analysis
  • Process Enumeration
  • Detecting Malware in Memory
  • Rootkit Detection
  • Credential Extraction Indicators
Practical: Analyze memory dump for suspicious processes.
07

Network Forensics

  • Network Traffic Analysis
  • Packet Capture Analysis
  • Detecting Data Exfiltration
  • DNS & HTTP Traffic Investigation
  • Identifying C2 Communication
  • Firewall & Proxy Log Analysis
Practical: Investigate network breach using packet capture file.
08

Email & Web Forensics

  • Email Header Analysis
  • Phishing Investigation
  • Email Artifact Extraction
  • Web Browser Artifacts
  • Download & Upload Activity Analysis
Practical: Investigate phishing email case study.
09

Malware Forensics & Incident Investigation

  • Malware Behavior Basics
  • Static vs Dynamic Analysis
  • Persistence Mechanisms
  • Attack Timeline Reconstruction
  • Root Cause Analysis
Practical: Analyze infected system artifacts and reconstruct attack timeline.
10

Mobile & Cloud Forensics (Overview Level)

  • Mobile Device Evidence Handling
  • Android & iOS Forensic Basics
  • Cloud Log Investigation
  • SaaS Forensics Overview
Practical: Case study-based cloud investigation scenario.
11

Forensic Reporting & Court Presentation

  • Writing Forensic Reports
  • Evidence Documentation
  • Presenting Technical Findings to Non-Technical Audience
  • Legal Admissibility Standards
  • Expert Witness Basics
Practical: Prepare complete forensic investigation report.
Who Should Join

Target Audience

Designed for security professionals and investigators ready to master digital forensics

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Digital Forensic Analysts looking to build deep investigation and evidence analysis skills

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Incident Response Analysts who want to strengthen forensic investigation capabilities

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Cybercrime Investigators and law enforcement professionals handling digital evidence

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SOC Analysts and IT Professionals transitioning into forensics and eDiscovery roles

Pre-requisites

What You Should Know

Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, protocols)
Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
Basic knowledge of SOC operations or security monitoring
Understanding of common attack techniques and cyber threats
Exposure to log analysis or security investigation (a plus)
Analytical mindset and attention to detail for evidence-based investigation
What's Included

Program Highlights

Real-world forensic investigation, enterprise breach simulation & complete interview preparation

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Real-Time Project

Enterprise Breach Forensic Investigation

  • Evidence Acquisition
  • Disk Image Analysis
  • Memory Dump Investigation
  • Email Phishing Analysis
  • Network Traffic Analysis
  • Malware Artifact Identification
  • Timeline Reconstruction
  • Final Professional Forensic Report Submission
Simulates a real-world corporate cybercrime investigation.
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Mock Interview Preparation

  • 200+ Digital Forensics Interview Questions
  • Scenario-Based Investigation Questions
  • Memory Analysis Explanation Round
  • Chain of Custody & Legal Scenario Questions
  • Practical Log Analysis Round
  • HR + Technical Panel Preparation
  • Resume Optimization for Forensic Roles
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24/7 Real-Time Lab Access

  • Forensic Investigation Lab Environment
  • Disk Images & Memory Dumps
  • Network Packet Capture Files
  • Email Investigation Samples
  • Windows & Linux Compromised Systems
  • Unlimited Practice Until Job-Ready

Training Schedule

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