Digital Forensics and Computer Examiner Online Training

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UPDATED: December 8, 2024

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This digital forensics training teaches you how to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence with confidence. You’ll master skills in digital forensics and incident response, from recovering artifacts in memory and unallocated space to analyzing network traffic and hidden data. Explore tools like hex editors, registry analyzers, and steganography software to uncover what others miss. Whether you’re training to become a digital forensics examiner, advancing as a digital forensic analyst, or building computer examiner training into your team’s skill set, this course gives you the legal, ethical, and technical know-how to succeed. You’ll learn proper chain of custody, expert witness testimony, and lab setup for professional investigations.

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What you'll learn with Digital Forensics training

Recover artifacts from memory dumps, unallocated space and hidden streams
Use hex editors, registry tools and steganography software to find hidden data
Analyze network traffic and wireless signals to trace intrusions
Preserve evidence and maintain chain of custody under legal guidelines
Set up forensic labs using virtualization, imaging and open‑source tools
Communicate findings clearly through reports and expert testimony

Digital Forensics training FAQs

What is digital forensics and computer examination?

Digital forensics and computer examination both deal with investigating and analyzing electronic devices and digital data while searching for evidence of crimes or for private purposes. Digital forensics is mostly about using specialized techniques for recovering, analyzing and then preserving electronic information. Computer examination is more focused on scrutinizing hardware and devices. Both involve identifying and examining digital artifacts like files, logs, and metadata and trying to reconstruct events and establish a timeline of activities.

How do I become a digital forensic examiner?

Becoming a digital forensic examiner is not an easy path, but it is possible. Like many jobs in IT, it's very difficult to get an entry-level job without experience, but it's nearly impossible to get entry-level experience without a job. The mandatory step in becoming a digital forensic examiner is learning hands-on and applicable skills of the job and getting realistic experience with using them from a course like this.

Can you do digital forensics without a degree?

It is possible to do digital forensics without a degree, but there's no denying that a bachelors or masters degree in computer sciences is helpful. Some digital forensics positions require a degree – and it'll be hard to persuade them otherwise. But plenty of positions accept certifications, first-hand experience, and portfolios of projects as ways for a candidate to prove their familiarity with the tools and processes of digital forensic examination.

Is it worth it to learn digital forensics and computer examination?

Yes, learning digital forensics and computer examination is worthwhile, even if you don't plan to pursue it as your career. The skills you'll learn from this course provide a valuable understanding of cybersecurity, data integrity, and investigative techniques. Our world is increasingly digital, understanding digital forensics gives you the ability to protect information while detecting cyber threats. Plus, forensics is fundamentally about analysis and problem-solving, deeply valuable professional skills.

What digital forensics and computer examiner certifications are there?

There are a number of different certifications that you can earn to help your chances of landing a digital forensics or computer examiner position. The skills in this course cover many of the objectives outlined in the Basic Computer Forensic Examiner (BCFE) & Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) certifications from IACIS. Advanced Check Point certifications like the CCSM cover a deep familiarity with their hardware and investigative skills. The Fortinet family of certifications explore increasingly deep levels of familiarity with advanced cybersecurity hardware. And CompTIA's CySA+, CASP+ and PenTest+ all include skills that are essential for digital forensics examiners.

Who is Digital Forensics training for?

This training is considered professional-level digital forensics training, which means it was designed for digital forensic investigators. This digital forensics skills course is designed for digital forensic investigators with three to five years of experience with cybersecurity.

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Download the free Digital Forensics study guide to complete this course in about 12 hours.

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