Description
The Lead Forensics Examiner course equips participants with the expertise to conduct thorough and reliable digital forensic investigations, following best practices and methodologies. This course covers essential concepts such as evidence recovery, analytical techniques, and the use of both commercial and open-source tools to examine data from various operating systems and mobile devices. Aimed at computer forensics specialists, cybersecurity professionals, and law enforcement personnel, the course prepares attendees to lead forensic investigations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of digital evidence. By completing this training, participants will enhance their ability to manage complex forensic operations and support legal and compliance processes.
Why Should You Attend the Lead Forensics Examiner Course?
Lead Computer Forensics Examiner training enables you to acquire the necessary expertise to perform Computer Forensics processes in order to obtain complete and reliable digital evidence. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of Computer Forensics fundamentals, based on the best practices used to perform forensics evidence recovery and analytical techniques. This training course is focused on core skills required to collect and analyze data from Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems, and also from mobile devices.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Computer Forensics specialists
- Computer Forensics consultants
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Cyber intelligence analysts
- Electronic data analysts
- Specialists in computer evidence recovery
- Professionals working or interested in law enforcement
- Professionals seeking to advance their knowledge in Computer Forensics analysis
- Information Security team members
- Information technology expert advisors
- Individuals responsible for examining media to extract and disclose data
- IT Specialists
Learning Objectives
By successfully completing this training course, you will be able to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Lead Computer Forensics examiner during digital forensic investigation
- Understand the purpose of electronic media examination and its correlation with common standards and methodologies
- Comprehend the correct sequence of steps of a computer incident investigation and digital forensic operation
- Understand the common commercial and open source tools that may be used during incident investigation and digital forensic operations
- Acquire the necessary competencies to plan and execute a computer forensics operation and also implement and maintain a safety network to protect evidence
Educational Approach
- This training is based on both theory and best practices used in Computer Forensics
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
Knowledge on Computer Forensics.
Lead Forensics Examiner Course Agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to Incident Response and Computer Forensics concepts
- Day 2: Prepare and lead a Computer Forensics investigation
- Day 3: Analysis and management of digital artifacts
- Day 4: Case Presentation & Trial Simulation
- Day 5: Certification Exam
Lead Forensics Examiner Certification Examination
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Program. It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Forensics
- Domain 2: Best practices on Computer Forensics
- Domain 3: Digital forensics laboratory requirements
- Domain 4: Operating system and file system structures
- Domain 5: Mobile devices
- Domain 6: Computer crime investigation and forensics examination
- Domain 7: Maintaining chain of evidence
Additional Information
- Training Days: 5
- CPD Certification (Credits): 31
- Exam Duration: 3 hour (open book)
- Free Retake Exam: Yes
- For more information, visit the PECB – Lead Forensics Examiner Course page
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