Forensics and Incident Response
Investigate breaches from evidence to courtroom. Disk imaging, Windows/Linux/macOS/cloud/mobile forensics, memory forensics, timeline analysis, and professional reporting.
This course includes:
- 15 modules, 150 lessons
- 31 hands-on labs
- 15 quizzes
- Lifetime course access
- Certificate of completion
- One certification attempt included
- Certification is lifetime - never expires
- 14-day refund guarantee*
This course prepares you to:
TFOR - Talence Certified Forensic Analyst 48-hour practical exam, lifetime validity
About This Course
This Forensics and Incident Response course is tailored for cybersecurity professionals and IT experts who need to develop comprehensive skills in managing and investigating cybersecurity incidents. The course delves into the processes, techniques, and tools essential for conducting effective digital forensics and responding to cyber threats. Participants will gain hands-on experience in collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence, ensuring it is admissible in a court of law. The course also covers advanced topics such as malware analysis, network forensics, and incident handling, providing a full spectrum of knowledge required for tackling sophisticated cyberattacks. This course is ideal for security analysts, incident responders, forensic investigators, and anyone involved in the management of cybersecurity incidents. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to handle complex forensic investigations and develop robust incident response strategies to protect your organization from cyber threats.
What You'll Learn
Acquire and preserve digital evidence following forensic standards
Analyze Windows, Linux, macOS, cloud, and mobile forensic artifacts
Perform memory forensics using Volatility 3
Conduct network forensics and C2 traffic analysis
Build comprehensive timelines from multiple evidence sources
Investigate ransomware, BEC, and advanced persistent threats
Produce court-ready forensic reports and expert testimony
Course Curriculum
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Module 1 - Digital Forensics Foundations
Digital Forensics Foundations Lesson
DFIR as a Discipline Lesson
Legal Framework Lesson
Investigation Methodology Lesson
The Forensic Workstation Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 2 - Evidence Acquisition
Evidence Acquisition Lesson
Forensic Imaging Principles Lesson
Disk Imaging Lesson
Memory Acquisition Lesson
Network Evidence Collection Lesson
Cloud Evidence Collection Lesson
Mobile Device Acquisition Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 3 - Windows Forensic Artifacts
Windows Forensic Artifacts Lesson
The NTFS File System Lesson
Registry Forensics Lesson
Windows Event Logs Lesson
Execution Artifacts Lesson
File System Artifacts Lesson
Browser and Communication Artifacts Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 4 - Linux And macOS Forensics
Linux and macOS Forensics Lesson
Linux File Systems Lesson
Linux System Logs Lesson
Linux User Activity Lesson
macOS Forensics Lesson
Container Forensics Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 5 - Cloud Forensics
Cloud Forensics Lesson
Cloud Forensics Fundamentals Lesson
AWS CloudTrail Analysis Lesson
Entra ID Sign-In Log Forensics Lesson
GCP Audit Log Forensics Lesson
Kubernetes Audit Log Analysis Lesson
Cloud Timeline Construction Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 6 - Memory Forensics
Memory Forensics Lesson
Memory Architecture Lesson
Volatility 3 Deep Dive Lesson
Process Analysis Lesson
Code Injection Detection Lesson
Network Artifacts in Memory Lesson
Rootkit and Advanced Threat Detection Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 7 - Network Forensics
Network Forensics Lesson
Packet Capture Analysis Lesson
Flow Analysis Lesson
DNS Forensics Lesson
HTTP and HTTPS Traffic Analysis Lesson
Email Forensics Lesson
Command-and-Control Communication Analysis Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 8 - Timeline Analysis And Correlation
Timeline Analysis and Correlation Lesson
Timestamp Fundamentals Lesson
Super Timeline Creation Lesson
Timeline Analysis Techniques Lesson
Multi-Source Correlation Lesson
Visualization and Narrative Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 9 - Mobile Forensics
Mobile Forensics Lesson
Mobile Forensics Fundamentals Lesson
iOS Forensic Analysis Lesson
Android Forensic Analysis Lesson
App Data and SQLite Analysis Lesson
Mobile Artifact Parsers Lesson
Mobile Timeline Construction Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 10 - Advanced Forensic Techniques
Advanced Forensic Techniques Lesson
File Carving and Data Recovery Lesson
Steganography Detection Lesson
Anti-Forensics Detection Lesson
Encrypted Volume Analysis Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 11 - Incident Investigation Methodology
Incident Investigation Methodology Lesson
Scoping and Triage Lesson
Containment Decision Framework Lesson
Root Cause Analysis Lesson
Ransomware Investigation Lesson
Cryptocurrency Tracing Lesson
Business Email Compromise Investigation Lesson
Insider Threat Investigation Lesson
Supply Chain Compromise Investigation Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 12 - Threat Intelligence From Forensics
Threat Intelligence from Forensics Lesson
IOC Extraction Lesson
YARA Rule Development Lesson
Threat Intelligence Sharing Lesson
ATT&CK Mapping Lesson
Malware Triage for Investigators Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 13 - Reporting And Professional Practice
Reporting and Professional Practice Lesson
Technical Investigation Reports Lesson
Executive Communication Lesson
Expert Witness Preparation Lesson
Quality Assurance and Peer Review Lesson
DFIR Career Development Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Capstone Project
Full Digital Forensic Investigation Project
The Scenario Project
Investigation Challenges Project
Deliverables Project
Assessment Criteria Project
Certification Preparation
TFOR Certification Lesson
Exam Overview Lesson
Domains and Weightings Lesson
Exam Environment and Rules Lesson
Preparation Strategy Lesson
Registration and Logistics Lesson
After Certification Lesson
Career Leverage Lesson
Certification Roadmap
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