Become a digital forensic investigator with the operational procedures and tools you need in this free online course.

Nearly 5 billion people use the internet today and the increase in cybercrimes has necessitated computer forensics, especially for corporations and government agencies. We have designed this beginner to the intermediate level course for individuals seeking to develop the technical competence to perform forensic investigations and provide evidence that could be admissible in a court of law if there is a prosecution. The course is brought to you by Adams Academy, an education company led by technology professionals and expert instructors.

We will begin with an overview of computer forensics and examine the procedures for carrying out an investigation. You will study the features of computer data and learn how to search for and capture evidence using this data. Next, we will outline the functionalities of computer hardware, various boot processes and data acquisition procedures for these operating systems. We will then discuss anti-forensics, reviewing the most common techniques used by criminals and the countermeasures you could take to protect your computer systems against these attackers.

The final section will delve further into relevant forensic tools for the Windows operating system. Discover how to capture both volatile and non-volatile data and where to locate evidence. We will review Linux and Macintosh forensic tools and procedures to give you a well-rounded knowledge of the concepts. Finally, you will study malware analysis, database forensics and network and email forensics. Equipped with the right tools and knowledge from this course, you can confidently begin investigations the next time you encounter a cyber attack. Start learning today!