Digital Forensics Essentials

Learn the fundamentals of digital forensics, how to collect, analyse, & report digital evidence using tools like FTK Imager and Autopsy. Gain hands-on skills in data recovery, chain of custody, and forensic reporting for cybersecurity investigations

Gilbert George
Published: Oct 2025
Intermediate
Cybersecurity
9 hours
Digital Forensics Essentials

Course Overview

Are You Ready to Uncover the Truth Hidden in Digital Evidence? 

Digital forensics is not just for law enforcement agents and agencies, it is for anyone who wants to understand how to investigate cyber-incidents, recover deleted files, trace unauthorized activity, and ensure the integrity of digital systems.  

In a world where almost every crime has a digital footprint, knowing how to collect and analyse that evidence is essential. Whether you want to pursue a career in cybersecurity, protect your organization from insider threats, or simply understand how digital investigations work, this course is your gateway to the fast-growing field of digital forensics. 

 

This beginner-friendly course will demystify the process of digital investigation and give you the confidence to analyze data, use forensic tools, and build defensible reports. You’ll explore file systems, memory analysis, data acquisition, and reporting techniques all through clear explanations and practical hands-on labs. 

Unlike a one-size-fits-all tutorial, digital forensics requires precision, patience, and a strong sense of ethics. This course will guide you step-by-step through real-world scenarios, forensic best practices, and essential toolkits to help you uncover and preserve digital evidence with clarity and confidence. 

Skills You Will Gain

File recovery and artifact analysis
Forensic investigation training
Digital forensics certification prep
Cybercrime investigation fundamentals

Course Includes

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This course includes:

  • On-demand videos
  • Practice assessments
  • Multiple hands-on learning activities
  • Exposure to a real-world project
  • 100% self-paced learning opportunities
  • Certification of completion

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program, you will be able to...)

  • Explain the role and scope of digital forensics in cybersecurity investigations. 
  • Apply standard procedures to collect and preserve digital evidence using forensic tools. 
  • Perform basic forensic analysis on digital media using industry-standard tools. 
  • Create concise reports documenting digital evidence and analysis findings. 

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy, Familiarity with operating systems (Windows and/or Linux), Curiosity about cybersecurity or crime investigation 

Who Should Attend

IT professionals transitioning into cybersecurity, Computer science students and beginners, Law enforcement or legal professionals interested in digital evidence and Anyone curious about cybercrime investigation. 

Curriculum

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