Course Overview
This EC-Council accredited CHFI certification program provides comprehensive training in digital forensic investigation techniques. Covering the complete forensic process from evidence collection to courtroom presentation, the course equips professionals with hands-on skills to investigate cybercrimes, data breaches, and security incidents using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
✔ Conduct end-to-end digital forensic investigations
✔ Preserve and analyze digital evidence properly
✔ Investigate network intrusions and data breaches
✔ Recover deleted files and hidden data
✔ Prepare forensic reports for legal proceedings
✔ Prepare for the EC-Council CHFI certification exam
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for:
◼ Digital Forensic Investigators
◼ Cybersecurity Incident Responders
◼ Law Enforcement Personnel
◼ IT Security Professionals
◼ Risk and Compliance Officers
◼ Legal Professionals dealing with digital evidence
Course Content Breakdown
Day 1: Forensic Investigation Fundamentals
- Digital forensic investigation process
• Legal considerations and evidence handling
• Forensic lab setup and tools
• Workshop: Creating forensic investigation plans
Day 2: Disk and File System Forensics
- Disk acquisition and imaging techniques
• File system analysis (NTFS, FAT, EXT)
• Deleted file recovery methods
• Lab: File carving and recovery
Day 3: Network and Mobile Forensics
- Network traffic analysis and evidence collection
• Log file analysis and correlation
• Mobile device forensic investigation
• Practical: Investigating network intrusions
Day 4: Malware and Cloud Forensics
- Malware forensic analysis techniques
• Memory forensics and volatile data collection
• Cloud storage and virtual environment forensics
• Hands-on: Analyzing malware artifacts
Day 5: Reporting and Case Studies
- Forensic report writing best practices
• Expert witness testimony preparation
• Real-world case study analysis
• Final exercise: Comprehensive forensic investigation