Module 1: Introduction to Digital Forensics
- Chapter 1.1: Digital Forensics Fundamentals
- Lesson 1.1.1: Definition and Scope of Digital Forensics
- Lesson 1.1.2: History and Evolution of Digital Forensics
- Lesson 1.1.3: Digital Evidence Concepts (Types, Classification)
- Lesson 1.1.4: Legal Considerations in Digital Forensics (E-Discovery, Chain of Custody)
- Lesson 1.1.5: Ethical Conduct in Digital Investigations
- Chapter 1.2: Digital Forensics Standards and Best Practices
- Lesson 1.2.1: Understanding Industry Standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-86, ISO 17025)
- Lesson 1.2.2: Best Practices for Digital Forensics Investigations
- Lesson 1.1.3: Importance of Documentation and Chain of Custody
Module 2: Digital Evidence Collection
- Chapter 2.1: Identifying and Locating Digital Evidence
- Lesson 2.1.1: Recognizing Volatile vs. Non-Volatile Data Sources
- Lesson 2.1.2: Identifying Digital Evidence on Various Devices (Computers, Mobile Devices, Servers, Networks)
- Lesson 2.1.3: Understanding User Activity Logs and System Artifacts
- Chapter 2.2: Digital Evidence Collection Techniques
- Lesson 2.2.1: Write-Blocking Techniques to Preserve Evidence
- Lesson 2.2.2: Forensic Imaging Methods (Full Disk Images, Logical Acquisitions)
- Lesson 2.2.3: Collecting Data from Cloud Storage and Network Systems
- Lesson 2.2.4: Mobile Device Forensics Acquisition Methods (Physical vs. Logical)
- Chapter 2.3: Maintaining Chain of Custody
- Lesson 2.3.1: Importance of Chain of Custody in Legal Proceedings
- Lesson 2.3.2: Chain of Custody Documentation Procedures
- Lesson 2.3.3: Maintaining Physical Security of Evidence
Module 3: Data Preservation and Analysis
- Chapter 3.1: Digital Evidence Preservation Techniques
- Lesson 3.1.1: Data Storage and Handling Practices for Preserving Evidence
- Lesson 3.1.2: Maintaining Data Integrity Through Hashing Techniques
- Lesson 3.1.3: Secure Storage of Forensic Images and Data Files
- Chapter 3.2: Forensic Analysis Tools and Techniques
- Lesson 3.2.1: Introduction to Popular Forensic Software Suites
- Lesson 3.2.2: File System Analysis (Analyzing File Types, Metadata, Deleted Files)
- Lesson 3.2.3: Registry Analysis (Extracting System Configuration and User Activity)
- Lesson 3.2.4: Memory Forensics (Analyzing Volatile Data for Evidence)
- Chapter 3.3: Data Recovery and Extraction Techniques
- Lesson 3.3.1: Recovering Deleted Files and Fragmented Data
- Lesson 3.3.2: Extracting Hidden Data and Steganography Analysis
- Lesson 3.3.3: Forensic Carving Techniques (Recovering Data from Unallocated Space)
Module 4: Platform-Specific Forensics
- Chapter 4.1: Windows Forensics
- Lesson 4.1.1: Understanding Windows File System Structure (NTFS, FAT)
- Lesson 4.1.2: Analyzing Windows Registry for Evidence
- Lesson 4.1.3: Forensics of User Accounts, Permissions, and Login History
- Lesson 4.1.4: Windows Artifact Analysis (Prefetch Files, Jump Lists)
- Chapter 4.2: Network Forensics
- Lesson 4.2.1: Network Traffic Capture and Analysis Techniques
- Lesson 4.2.2: Identifying Network Intrusions and Malicious Activity
- Lesson 4.2.3: Analyzing Network Logs and Packets for Evidence
- Lesson 4.2.4: Network Forensics Tools and Utilities
- Chapter 4.3: Mobile Device Forensics
- Lesson 4.3.1: Understanding Mobile Device Operating Systems (Android, iOS)
- Lesson 4.3.2: Mobile Device Acquisition Techniques (Physical vs. Logical)
- Lesson 4.3.3: Analyzing Mobile Device Call Logs, Text Messages, and Applications
- Lesson 4.3.4: Mobile Forensics Tools for Data Extraction
- Module 5: Incident Response Fundamentals
- Chapter 5.1: The Incident Response Lifecycle
- Lesson 5.1.1: Preparation Phase (Developing an Incident Response Plan)
- Lesson 5.1.2: Detection and Analysis Phase (Identifying and Investigating Incidents)
- Lesson 5.1.3: Containment Phase (Isolating and Mitigating Threats)
- Lesson 5.1.4: Eradication Phase (Removing Malware and Restoring Systems)
- Lesson 5.1.5: Recovery Phase (Restoring Operations and Learning from Incidents)
- Chapter 5.2: Incident Response Techniques and Procedures
- Lesson 5.2.1: Incident Response Team Structure and Roles
- Lesson 5.2.2: Threat Hunting and Proactive Security Measures
- Lesson 5.2.3: Incident Documentation and Reporting Procedures
- Lesson 5.2.4: Collaboration with Law Enforcement (When Necessary)
- Module 6: Report Writing and Presentation
- Chapter 6.1: Crafting Compelling Forensic Reports
- Lesson 6.1.1: Structure and Elements of a Forensic Report
- Lesson 6.1.2: Documenting Evidence Collection and Analysis Procedures
- Lesson 6.1.3: Presenting Technical Findings in a Clear and Concise Manner
- Lesson 6.1.4: Tailoring Reports for Legal and Non-Technical Audiences
- Chapter 6.2: Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
- Lesson 6.2.1: Presenting Forensic Findings in Court or to Management
- Lesson 6.2.2: Visual Communication Techniques for Reporting
- Lesson 6.2.3: Answering Questions and Addressing Concerns from Stakeholders
- Module 7: Advanced Topics (Optional)
- Chapter 7.1: Cloud Forensics
- Lesson 7.1.1: Digital Evidence Collection from Cloud Platforms
- Lesson 7.1.2: Investigating Cloud-Based Attacks and Threats
- Lesson 7.1.3: Legal Considerations for Cloud Forensics
- Chapter 7.2: Malware Analysis
- Lesson 7.2.1: Understanding Different Malware Types and Techniques
- Lesson 7.2.2: Static vs. Dynamic Malware Analysis
- Lesson 7.2.3: Leveraging Sandbox Environments for Safe Malware Analysis
- Chapter 7.3: Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) in Investigations
- Lesson 7.3.1: Gathering Information from Publicly Available Sources
- Lesson 7.3.2: Utilizing OSINT Tools and Techniques for Investigations
- Lesson 7.3.3: Ethical Considerations of Using Open-Source Intelligence