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Learn digital forensic science fundamentals through this comprehensive 13-hour course designed for complete beginners with no prior knowledge required. Master the essential skills needed to think and work like a digital investigator by exploring cybercrime, cybersecurity, and network analysis basics. Discover how hackers operate and learn to secure both Windows and Linux computer systems while understanding computer fundamentals and network analysis techniques. Develop expertise in cybercrime investigation methodologies, digital investigation procedures, and electronic evidence handling with proper documentation and reporting practices. Apply the scientific method to digital investigations and understand data storage, structures, and acquisition techniques. Gain hands-on experience with data recovery tools including Photorec, tsk_recover, and The Sleuth Kit, then learn to process and analyze disk images using Autopsy 4 forensic software. Explore various types of hacking, malware analysis, and social engineering tactics while mastering RAM acquisition and analysis techniques using tools like FTK Imager, LiME, Volatility, and command-line utilities. Investigate mobile device forensics including acquisition methods and analysis procedures. Understand the international nature of cybercrime and current cooperation frameworks while exploring research trends and staying current with evolving digital forensics practices.
