This course will introduce you to the core principles, processes, and tools that define modern digital forensics in the context of incident response. The course begins by grounding you in the fundamentals of forensic science, before transitioning into the role of digital forensics within incident response. You’ll then explore the digital forensics process, legal foundations, and the critical importance of maintaining the chain of custody. From there, the course moves into practical evidence handling—covering types and sources of digital evidence, how to set up a digital forensics lab, and the processes of identification and collection. Hands-on demonstrations will guide you through collecting volatile data, memory acquisition with FTK Imager, disk imaging, and ensuring evidence integrity with hashing. You’ll also learn to perform memory forensics using Volatility, as well as file and document forensics, including PDF and macro-enabled document analysis, PE file header analysis, and Windows Registry investigations.
By the end, you will not only understand the theoretical foundations of digital forensics but will also have the ability to apply practical forensic techniques to real-world incidents, from evidence acquisition to analysis. This course is ideal for incident responders, SOC analysts, and cybersecurity professionals seeking to develop a structured and practical understanding of digital forensics, with a focus on the tools, techniques, and processes necessary to investigate and respond effectively to security incidents.
