Digital Forensics Data Collections for First Responders

Digital Forensics Data Collections for First Responders

The 2-day Digital Forensics – Data Collections for First Responders Course is ideal for IT staff or members of an incident response team who need to forensically preserve electronically stored information (ESI) following a cybersecurity incident or to support legal action.

The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the field of digital forensics with a focus on the identification, preservation and collection of electronic data from a range of sources. The course also covers chain of custody (COC) and the preparation of acquisition reports

Through hands-on exercises using free and open-source tools, the course allows students to develop a foundational understanding of the field of digital forensics and how to apply forensic techniques to ensure that fragile electronic data is handled correctly and that potential evidence is not lost or altered.

The course has been designed by experienced forensic investigators ensuring the content is both relevant and practical.

Aim

To provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the field of digital forensics with a focus on the identification, preservation and collection of electronic data from a range of sources.

Outcome

This course will provide you with the forensic knowledge and skills necessary to correctly identify, preserve and collect ESI following a cybersecurity incident or to support legal action.

Length of Course

2 days – 9:00 to 16:30

Course Content