Digital Forensics and Incident Response

IT Management and Cyber Security October 25, 2025
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Introduction

This advanced course provides comprehensive training in digital forensics methodologies and incident response procedures for cybersecurity professionals. Participants will learn systematic approaches to investigating security incidents, preserving digital evidence, and conducting forensic analysis across various platforms and devices. The course covers incident response lifecycle, forensic tool usage, evidence handling procedures, and legal considerations. Through hands-on labs and realistic scenarios, learners will develop the technical expertise and investigative mindset required for effective incident response and forensic investigations.

Objectives

This course enables participants to:

  • Understand digital forensics principles and methodologies
  • Conduct systematic incident response activities
  • Preserve and analyze digital evidence properly
  • Use forensic tools for data acquisition and analysis
  • Investigate various types of security incidents
  • Document findings for legal and administrative purposes
  • Testify as expert witnesses when required
  • Develop incident response plans and procedures
  • Maintain chain of custody for evidence

Target Audience

  • Incident response team members
  • Digital forensics investigators
  • SOC analysts and managers
  • Law enforcement personnel
  • IT security professionals
  • Legal and compliance staff
  • System administrators

Methodology

  • Hands-on forensic tool exercises
  • Incident response scenario simulations
  • Case studies of real security incidents
  • Group investigation activities
  • Individual evidence analysis exercises
  • Mock court testimony practice
  • Tool comparison and evaluation

Personal Impact

  • Enhanced investigative and analytical skills
  • Improved incident response capabilities
  • Stronger technical tool proficiency
  • Better understanding of legal requirements
  • Increased confidence in high-pressure situations
  • Enhanced documentation and reporting abilities

Organizational Impact

  • Faster and more effective incident response
  • Reduced business impact from security incidents
  • Improved evidence collection for legal proceedings
  • Better preparation for regulatory investigations
  • Enhanced organizational resilience
  • Stronger overall security capabilities

Course Outline

Unit 1: Incident Response Fundamentals

Section 1.1: Response Framework
  • Incident response lifecycle and phases
  • Incident classification and prioritization
  • Response team roles and responsibilities
  • Communication plans and protocols

Unit 2: Digital Forensics Foundations

Section 2.1: Forensic Principles
  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Evidence handling and chain of custody
  • Forensic acquisition methodologies
  • Analysis techniques and approaches

Unit 3: Forensic Tools and Techniques

Section 3.1: Tool Proficiency
  • Disk and memory imaging tools
  • File system analysis techniques
  • Network forensics tools
  • Mobile device forensics

Unit 4: Incident Investigation

Section 4.1: Investigation Methods
  • Malware analysis fundamentals
  • Timeline analysis and reconstruction
  • Root cause determination
  • Impact assessment methodologies

Unit 5: Response and Recovery

Section 5.1: Recovery Operations
  • Containment strategy implementation
  • Eradication and recovery procedures
  • Post-incident activity coordination
  • Lessons learned integration

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