Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator Training
Become a Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator
Digital forensics has a key place on every cybersecurity team. Without it, most organization's security posture and maturity will fail to see its full potential. In this 100% online course, you will gain a critical skill set for the identification of an intruder's footprints and gathering necessary evidence for prosecution. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to take and pass the EC-Council's Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Certification exam, a credential that validates your understanding of digital forensic tools and how they're used in the cybersecurity industry.
Job Outlook
- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts 31% growth in demand for information security analysts between now and 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The BLS notes that this growth is driven largely by the increasing number of cyberattacks.
- BLS data indicates that information security analysts earn $99,730 per year, on average.
Training Information
- Establish threat intelligence and key learning points to support pro-active profiling and scenario modeling.
- Understand how to perform anti-forensic methods detection and post-intrusion analysis of electronic and digital media to determine who, where, what, when, and how the intrusion occurred.
- Gain the ability to extract and analyze logs from various devices like proxy, firewall, servers, and more.
- Learn the skills to identify the possible source or incident origin.
Prior to enrolling in this course, you should have a working knowledge of information technology, cybersecurity, computer forensics and incident response.
Curriculum
- Computer Forensics in Today's World
- Computer Forensics Investigation Process
- Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
- Data Acquisition and Duplication
- Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques
- Operating System Forensics
- Network Forensics
- Investigating Web Attacks
- Database Forensics
- Cloud Forensics
- Malware Forensics
- Investigating Email Crimes
- Mobile Forensics
- Forensics Report Writing and Presentation
- Eric Reed
Eric Reed has over 12 years of experience in IT consulting, specializing in security. Since 2005, he has consulted and delivered custom training to the U.S. military and numerous Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. He has delivered CEH, CHFI, and ECSA/LPT training for the last seven years, with a 95 percent pass rating. Reed was awarded the EC Council Instructor of the Year in 2009 and 2012, as well as the Circle of Excellence in 2006, 2007, and 2010.
This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin any time.
- What do computer hacking forensic investigators do?
Computer hacking forensic investigation is the process of detecting hacking attacks and properly obtaining evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases. - What job titles are associated with computer hacking forensic investigators?
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigators are often referred to as "information security analysts." They may also hold formal titles such as:- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Computer Forensics Investigator
- Computer Forensics Technician
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Information Security Manager
- Security Engineer
- Security Analyst
- Is certification important for computer hacking forensic investigators?
Digital forensics is vital to cybersecurity. A certification such as the EC-Council's Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Certification exam will validate your understanding of digital forensic tools and how they're used in the cybersecurity industry. - Can forensic investigators work remotely?
These investigators possess valuable, portable skill, and as a result, many work remotely as employees.
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