Cybercrime Inestigations And Digital Forensics

Introduction/Background

With the rise of global cyber-attacks, it is more critical than ever for IT professionals to swiftly investigate breaches using effective digital forensic techniques. Analysis by the e-Crime Bureau highlights the challenges of managing cyber incidents in complex IT environments, spanning third-party integrations, cloud computing, mobile devices, and remote work infrastructure.

The Cybercrime Investigation and Digital Forensics programme provides theoretical knowledge and practical foundation in the principles and methodologies essential for investigating cybercrime, securing digital evidence, and conducting digital forensic analysis across a wide range of platforms. Participants gain hands-on expertise in key tools and techniques, preparing them for careers in cybersecurity. The course begins with an introductory module covering fundamental concepts, terminology, and the vital role of digital forensics in combating cyber threats. Through a combination of hands-on sessions and real-world case studies, participants will refine the practical expertise required to conduct thorough and effective digital forensics investigations.

Course Objectives

The main objectives of the course are to:

• To assist participants to understand the network protocols for communicating on IT networks
• To assist participants to discover the potential attacks at each layer of the TCP/IP Model.
• To help participants understand the process of investigating cyber incidents
• To help participants gain practical knowledge in investigating selected applications
• To assist participants to identify malicious activities through log analysis
• To assist participants to collect and analyse web browser artifacts for digital forensics investigations
• To assist participants to trace the source of an IP Address using forensics techniques

Target Group

• IT Managers/Technical Officers
• Forensic Investigators
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO’s)
• Forensic Auditors
• Risk Managers/Analysts
• Security Managers
• Law Enforcement Officers, and
• Professionals Interested in Cybercrime Prevention Detection.

Modules Of The Course

• Overview of cybercrime Investigation & Digital Forensics
• Introduction to Computer Networks
• Introduction to Network Forensics & Incident Response
• Extracting & Analysing Evidence from the computer Memory
• Extracting & Analysing user Generated Activities (Web browser Analysis & Attacks, Emails, USB, Skype, etc.)
• Log Analysis Using Open Source/Commercial Forensic Tools
• Anti-Forensics Tools & Techniques. Setting up Digital Forensics Laboratory
• Overview of Mobile Forensics Investigations
• Forensics Readiness, Ethical & Legal Consideration
• Hands-On Sessions/ Case Studies

How To Apply

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