This course is designed to introduce new examiners to the realm of digital forensics and provide the baseline of foundational knowledge needed to perform analysis of artifacts acquired from digital evidence. The Belkasoft X workflow is designed around the following fundamental concepts of digital forensics:
- Identification of digital evidence
- Logical disk structures
- Maintaining the integrity of source media
- Understanding the operating system
- Locating pertinent digital artifacts
During Instructor-led course activities and exercises, participants will demonstrate their understanding of essential digital forensic concepts while using the Belkasoft X platform. Upon completion, participants will be qualified to attend the Belkasoft certification course.
Course details
Language: English
Duration: 2 days
Formats: Onsite or online
MODULES
- Introduction 1 Hour
- The Forensic Process 1 Hour
- Identification of Digital Evidence 2 Hours
- Digital Storage Media 2 Hours
- File System Overview 2 Hours
- The Operating System 2 Hours
- Essential Artifacts 3 Hours
- Legal Issues 1 Hour
The Belkasoft X certification course design, objectives, practical exercises, and scenarios are written based on over fifteen years of field experience from working with LE officers and CCU examiners both international and domestic. The techniques taught in this course – while based on Belkasoft X functionality and workflow – have been curated from extensive research, testing, and use on live systems involved in actual cyber crimes investigated around the world where DSI examiners were actively involved as contracted analysts, instructors, and/or mentors.