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Computer Hacking and Digital Forensics Investigator

In today's interconnected world, computer hacking poses a significant threat to individuals, organizations, and society at large. This course delves into the dynamic field of computer hacking and digital forensics, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to both defend against cyberattacks and investigate digital incidents. Participants will explore the tactics, techniques, and tools employed by hackers, and then transition into the world of digital forensics, where they will learn to analyze and recover digital evidence in a legal and ethical manner.

The Training Program

Our training pedagogy combines hands-on practical experience with expert-led instruction, ensuring a dynamic and immersive learning environment that equips you with the skills needed to excel in the world of digital forensics.

Why Choose Us?

Choose us for our unwavering commitment to excellence, industry-recognized instructors, and a track record of producing top-notch digital forensics professionals who thrive in both cybersecurity and investigative roles.

Forensics Consulting?

Our digital forensics consulting services offer a tailored approach to investigative challenges, leveraging cutting-edge techniques and technology to uncover critical digital evidence and support your legal and cybersecurity efforts.

Lifetime support.

Kickstart your career in digital forensics with project management, portfolio, lifetime support, and a 1-to-1 personal coach.

Job assistance.

We assist with placements. We make sure that your portfolio speaks for your experience and helps you in landing the job you desire!

Live portfolio.

Learn the art of building your brand online with video resume, case studies, and publications. Remember, ultimately, results matter.

EC-Council released the most advanced computer forensic investigation program in the world. This course covers major forensic investigation scenarios that enable you to acquire hands-on experience on various forensic investigation techniques and standard tools necessary to successfully carry-out a computer forensic investigation.

It is strongly recommended that you attend Certified Ethical Hacker before enrolling into the CHFI program

Certified Ethical Hacker

  • Computer Forensics in Today’s World
  • Computer Forensics Investigation Process
  • Searching and Seizing Computers
  • Digital Evidence
  • First Responder Procedures
  • Computer Forensics Lab
  • Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
  • Windows Forensics
  • Data Acquisition and Duplication
  • Recovering Deleted Files and Deleted
  • Partitions
  • Forensics Investigation Using Access Data FTK
  • Forensics Investigation Using Encase
  • Steganography and Image File Forensics
  • Application Password Crackers
  • Log Capturing and Event Correlation
  • Network Forensics, Investigating Logs and
  • Investigating Network Traffic
  • Investigating Wireless Attacks
  • Investigating Web Attacks
  • Tracking Emails and Investigating Email Crimes
  • Mobile Forensics
  • Investigative Reports
  • Becoming an Expert Witness

Learning Outcome

  • Exploring the process of computer forensic investigations and related legal considerations.
  • Methods for legally and forensically sound searching, seizing, and acquiring evidence.
  • Understanding types of digital evidence, rules for handling it, examination processes, and considering electronic crimes by category.
  • Responsibilities of the first responder, toolkit usage, securing the electronic crime scene, conducting interviews, documenting the scene, evidence collection, preservation, packaging, and reporting.
  • Establishing a computer forensics lab and the essential tools involved.
  • Overview of various file systems and booting a disk.
  • Collecting volatile and non-volatile information from Windows systems.
  • Rules and methods for acquiring and duplicating data.
  • Techniques and tools for data validation and recovering deleted files and partitions across different operating systems.
  • Utilizing AccessData FTK and EnCase for forensic investigations.
  • Understanding steganography techniques and conducting steganalysis and image file forensics.
  • Delving into the realm of Dark Web forensics and Internet of Things (IoT) forensics.
  • Guidelines for writing comprehensive investigative reports.

By the end of this program, you will have the skills to:

  • Conduct Incident Response.
  • Execute electronic evidence collections.
  • Perform Digital Forensic acquisitions.
  • Create and manage case files effectively.
  • Attorneys, legal consultants, and lawyers
  • Law enforcement officers • Police officers
  • Federal/ government agents
  • Defence and military
  • Detectives/ investigators
  • Incident response team members
  • Information security managers
  • Network defenders
  • IT professionals, IT directors/ managers
  • System/network engineers
  • Security analyst/ architect/ auditors/ consultants

Exam Details

  • Exam Title: CHFI - Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
  • Exam Code: 312-49
  • Duration: 240 minutes
  • Number of Questions: 150
  • Passing Score: 70
  • Test Format: MCQ
  • Test Delivery: ECC exam portal
  • For more details, visit Please refer https://cert.eccouncil.org/faq.html

 

Course Introduction

The course begins with an introduction to the field of digital forensics, setting the stage for the comprehensive learning journey ahead.

Computer Forensics Investigation Process

Learn the crucial steps involved in processing crime and incident scenes, ensuring the preservation of digital evidence.

  • Processing Crime and Incident Scenes
  • Understanding the Digital Forensics Profession and Investigations
  • Computer Forensics Investigation Process Part 1
  • Computer Forensics Investigation Process Part 2

Hard Disks & File Systems

Understanding the intricacies of hard disks and various file systems, is essential for digital forensic analysis.

  • Recovering Graphics Files
  • Linux and Macintosh File Systems
  • Working with Windows and CLI Systems
  • Hard Disks and File Systems

Data Acquisition

Develop expertise in data acquisition methods, ensuring the secure retrieval of digital evidence.

  • Digital Forensics Analysis and Validation
  • Current Digital Forensics Tools
  • Forensics Lab

Anti-Forensics Techniques

Understand the tactics employed by malicious actors to evade forensic detection.

Operating System Forensics

Explore the world of operating system forensics, examining digital artefacts left by user activities.

Network Forensics

Learn how to investigate network-based incidents, tracing digital footprints across the web.
 
Virtual Machine Forensics, Live Acquisitions, and Network Forensics

 

Web Attack Investigation

Investigate web-based attacks and security breaches, identifying vulnerabilities and intrusions.
 
Database Forensics
Master the art of database forensics, uncovering evidence within data repositories.

 

Forensics with the Cloud

Explore the challenges and techniques involved in digital forensics within cloud environments.
 
Malware
Understand the world of malware, including detection, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
 

Email Investigation

Learn to conduct in-depth email investigations, uncovering digital evidence within messages.

Mobile

Master mobile device forensics, extracting critical evidence from smartphones and tablets.

Forensic Reporting

Learn the art of creating comprehensive forensic reports, effectively communicating findings.

Ethics for the Expert Witness

Expert Testimony in Digital Investigations

Report Writing for High-Tech Investigations

Classroom & Online Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Training in Chennai:

Our campus is in Anna Nagar (West). The mode of delivery will be online as well as classroom.

Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Training will be delivered to anyone residing in Adyar, Mylapore, Nandanam, Nanganallur, Nungambakkam, OMR, Pallikaranai, Perungudi, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Adambakkam, Anna Nagar, Anna Salai, Ashok Nagar, Besant Nagar, Choolaimedu, Chromepet, Medavakkam, Porur, Saidapet, Sholinganallur, St. Thomas Mount, T. Nagar, Tambaram, Teynampet, Thiruvanmiyur, Thoraipakkam, Vadapalani, Velachery, Egmore, Ekkattuthangal, Guindy, K.K.Nagar, Kilpauk, Kodambakkam, Madipakkam, Villivakkam, Virugambakkam and West Mambalam.