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COMPUTER FORENSIC EXPERT

  • Category: Cyber Security
  • Exam Code: CFE
  • Type of Question: Multiple-choice question
  • Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Passing Score: 60%
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Description

A computer forensic expert specializes in investigating and analyzing digital evidence to uncover information related to cybercrimes, security breaches, or legal disputes. They use advanced tools and techniques to retrieve, preserve, and analyze data from computers, networks, and storage devices while adhering to legal and procedural standards. Their findings often play a crucial role in legal proceedings and cybersecurity investigations.

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction to Computer Forensics
  1. Overview of Computer Forensics
    • Definition and Objectives
    • Role of a Computer Forensic Expert
    • Ethical and Legal Considerations
  2. Digital Evidence
    • Types of Digital Evidence
    • Locard's Exchange Principle
    • Chain of Custody
  1. Computer Systems Basics
    • Hardware Components Overview
    • Operating Systems Fundamentals (Windows, Linux, macOS)
  2. File Systems
    • Understanding File Systems (NTFS, FAT, ext4, HFS+)
    • File System Analysis and Recovery
  1. Incident Response and Forensic Readiness
    • Developing an Incident Response Plan
    • Establishing Forensic Readiness
  2. Forensic Methodology
    • Acquisition of Digital Evidence
    • Preservation and Imaging Techniques
    • Analysis and Examination Methodologies
  1. Forensic Tools Overview
    • Encase Forensic
    • FTK (Forensic Toolkit)
    • Autopsy
    • Volatility Framework
  2. Live Forensics
    • RAM Analysis
    • Running Processes and Network Connections
    • Artifact Extraction
  1. Deleted File Recovery
    • Techniques for Recovering Deleted Files
    • File Carving
  2. Email and Web Forensics
    • Email Header Analysis
    • Web Browser Artifacts
  1. Mobile Device Forensics
    • iOS and Android Forensics
    • Mobile Device Acquisition and Analysis
  2. Network Forensics
    • Capturing and Analyzing Network Traffic
    • Investigating Network-Based Attacks
  1. Legal Considerations
    • Laws and Regulations Related to Computer Forensics (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
    • Expert Witness Responsibilities
  2. Ethical Guidelines
    • Code of Ethics for Computer Forensic Experts
    • Maintaining Integrity and Confidentiality
  1. Writing Forensic Reports
    • Components of a Forensic Report
  2. Courtroom Testimony
    • Preparing for Courtroom Testimony
    • Handling Cross-Examination
  1. Real-World Case Studies
    • Analysis of Prominent Digital Forensic Cases
    • Lessons Learned from Forensic Investigations
  2. Hands-On Labs
    • Setting Up Forensic Investigation Environments
    • Practical Exercises and Simulations
  1. Industry Standards
    • ISO/IEC 27037 (Guidelines for Identification, Collection, Acquisition, and Preservation of Digital Evidence)
    • NIST SP 800-86 (Guide to Integrating Forensic Techniques into Incident Response)