Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI)

Course Level: Beginner
Duration: 18 Hrs 27 Min
Total Videos: 133 On-demand Videos

Unleash your potential in cybersecurity with our comprehensive Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certification training. Perfect for IT professionals, network administrators, and cybersecurity enthusiasts, this course will empower you with advanced skills in detecting and analyzing hacking attacks, extracting digital evidence, and averting security breaches, paving your way to a lucrative career in digital forensics.

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Learning Objectives

01

Understand the basics of computer forensics, including key concepts and terminologies.

02

Learn the process of forensic investigation, from data collection to final reporting.

03

Acquire skills to search and seize digital evidence effectively and legally.

04

Understand how to handle digital evidence and maintain its integrity during an investigation.

05

Learn first responder procedures to secure and protect a digital crime scene.

06

Gain knowledge about hard disks and file systems, and how to analyze them for evidence.

07

Develop skills to recover deleted files and partitions during a forensic investigation.

08

Learn how to use forensic tools like Access Data FTK and EnCase for effective investigations.

Course Description

Unleash your potential as a cybersecurity expert with our comprehensive, hands-on Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certification training course. This extensive course is designed to empower you with the skills required to detect, prevent, and investigate hacking attacks, ensuring you are well-equipped to combat the rising tide of cybercrime. By providing you with practical experience in using industry-standard tools such as Access Data FTK and EnCase, and exposing you to advanced topics like steganography, password cracking, and network forensics, this course offers a holistic view of digital forensics. Ideal for IT professionals, network administrators, cybersecurity analysts, and law enforcement personnel, this course offers an in-depth exploration into the world of digital forensics.

The course goes beyond theory, encompassing real-world simulations to fortify your learning. It covers a wide range of topics, including managing incidents, setting up a forensics lab, understanding hard disks and file systems, and more. By the end of this course, you will have mastered the art of detecting and investigating cyber threats, preparing you for a successful career as a Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator.

In today’s digital age, professionals with cybersecurity and digital forensics skills are in high demand. This course opens doors to lucrative career opportunities as a Computer Forensics Investigator, Digital Forensics Analyst, Incident Responder, Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Security Consultant, or Network Security Engineer. With competitive salaries ranging from $70,000 to $140,000 per year, these roles are not only fulfilling but rewarding as well. Enroll in our CHFI course today and take a definitive step towards a promising career in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

Who Benefits From This Course

  • IT Security Professionals seeking to enhance their forensic skills
  • Law Enforcement Personnel aiming to supplement their investigative techniques
  • Network Administrators interested in improving their network security
  • Cybersecurity Analysts wanting to broaden their knowledge in digital forensics
  • IT Auditors desiring to strengthen their understanding of computer investigation process
  • Legal Professionals needing insights into digital evidence collection and analysis
  • Incident Responders seeking for better handling of cybercrime incidents
  • Cyber Insurance Professionals requiring an understanding of digital forensic investigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI)?
A Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) is a professional who uses their specialized skills in computer forensics to detect and analyze hacking attacks, extract digital evidence, prevent potential security breaches, and handle cybercrime incidents. CHFIs are equipped with the knowledge and tools to conduct a thorough investigation into a cybercrime, including the ability to understand hard disks and file systems, manage incidents, and set up a forensics lab. They play a critical role in today's digital age, protecting organizations from cyber threats and ensuring the preservation of digital evidence in legal proceedings.
What are the roles and job outlook for a CHFI professional?
As a CHFI professional, you can pursue a variety of roles such as Computer Forensics Investigator, Digital Forensics Analyst, Incident Responder, Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Security Consultant, or Network Security Engineer. These roles are critical in protecting organizations from cyber threats and ensuring the preservation of digital evidence in legal proceedings. The job outlook for CHFI professionals is positive, with increasing demand for cybersecurity and digital forensics experts in the face of growing cybercrime. Salaries for these roles are also competitive, ranging from $70,000 to $140,000 per year.
What skills are required to become a Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator?
To become a proficient Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), you need to have a diverse set of skills including understanding hard disks and file systems, managing incidents, setting up a forensics lab, and using industry-standard tools like Access Data FTK and EnCase. You should also be familiar with advanced topics like steganography, password cracking, and network forensics. Furthermore, a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, an analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills are also important.
What is the importance of a CHFI in the era of increasing cybercrime?
In the era of increasing cybercrime, a Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) plays a crucial role in protecting organizations from cyber threats. They are responsible for detecting and analyzing hacking attacks, extracting digital evidence, and preventing potential security breaches. In legal proceedings, the role of a CHFI is critical in ensuring the preservation of digital evidence. Thus, the demand for CHFI professionals is expected to grow as cybercrime becomes more sophisticated and prevalent.
What is the relevance of the CHFI certification?
The CHFI certification is relevant as it validates your skills and knowledge in computer forensics, which is a growing field due to the increasing prevalence of cybercrime. The certification proves that you are capable of detecting and analyzing hacking attacks, extracting digital evidence, preventing potential security breaches, and handling cybercrime incidents. It can significantly enhance your employability and open up a variety of career opportunities in the IT and cybersecurity sectors.

Included In This Course

Module 1: Computer Forensics Introduction

  •    Intro To Course-Part1
  •    Intro To Course-Part2
  •    Intro To Course-Part3
  •    Intro To Course-Part4
  •    Intro To Course-Part5
  •    Intro To Forensics-Part1
  •    Intro To Forensics-Part2
  •    Intro To Forensics-Part3
  •    Intro To Forensics-Part4
  •    Intro To Forensics-Part5
  •    Intro To Forensics-Part6
  •    Intro To Forensics-Part7
  •    Intro To Forensics-Part8

Module 2: Forensics Investigation Process

  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part1
  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part2
  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part3
  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part4
  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part5
  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part6
  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part7
  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part8
  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part9
  •    Forensics Investigation Process-Part10

Module 3: Searching and Seizing

  •    Searching And Seizing-Part1
  •    Searching And Seizing-Part2
  •    Searching And Seizing-Part3
  •    Searching And Seizing-Part4
  •    Searching And Seizing-Part5

Module 4: Digital Evidence

  •    Digital Evidence-Part1
  •    Digital Evidence-Part2
  •    Digital Evidence-Part3
  •    Digital Evidence-Part4
  •    Digital Evidence-Part5
  •    Digital Evidence-Part6
  •    Digital Evidence-Part7

Module 5: First Responder Procedures

  •    First Responder Procedures-Part1
  •    First Responder Procedures-Part2
  •    First Responder Procedures-Part3
  •    First Responder Procedures-Part4
  •    First Responder Procedures-Part5
  •    First Responder Procedures-Part6
  •    First Responder Procedures-Part7
  •    First Responder Procedures-Part8

Module 6: Forensics Lab

  •    Forensic Lab-Part1
  •    Forensic Lab-Part2
  •    Forensic Lab-Part3
  •    Forensic Lab-Part4
  •    Forensic Lab-Part5

Module 7: Hard Disks and File Systems

  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part1
  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part2
  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part3
  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part4
  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part5
  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part6
  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part7
  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part8
  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part9
  •    Hard Disks And File Systems-Part10

Module 8: Windows Forensics

  •    Windows Forensics-Part1
  •    Windows Forensics-Part2
  •    Windows Forensics-Part3
  •    Windows Forensics-Part4
  •    Windows Forensics-Part5
  •    Windows Forensics-Part6
  •    Windows Forensics-Part7
  •    Windows Forensics-Part8
  •    Windows Forensics-Part9
  •    Windows Forensics-Part10

Module 9: Data Acquisition and Duplication

  •    Data Acquisition And Duplication-Part1
  •    Data Acquisition And Duplication-Part2
  •    Data Acquisition And Duplication-Part3
  •    Data Acquisition And Duplication-Part4
  •    Data Acquisition And Duplication-Part5
  •    Data Acquisition And Duplication-Part6
  •    Data Acquisition And Duplication-Part7

Module 10: Recovering Deleted Files and Partitions

  •    Recovering Deleted Files And Partitions-Part1
  •    Recovering Deleted Files And Partitions-Part2

Module 11: Using Access Data FTK

  •    Using Access Data FTK And Special Steps-Part1
  •    Using Access Data FTK And Special Steps-Part2
  •    Using Access Data FTK And Special Steps-Part3
  •    Using Access Data FTK And Special Steps-Part4
  •    Using Access Data FTK And Special Steps-Part5
  •    Using Access Data FTK And Special Steps-Part6
  •    Using Access Data FTK And Special Steps-Part7
  •    Using Access Data FTK And Special Steps-Part8

Module 12: Using EnCase

  •    EnCase-Part1
  •    EnCase-Part2
  •    EnCase-Part3

Module 13: Steganography

  •    Stenography-Part1
  •    Stenography-Part2
  •    Stenography-Part3
  •    Stenography-Part4

Module 14: Password Crackers

  •    Passwords-Part1
  •    Passwords-Part2
  •    Passwords-Part3
  •    Passwords-Part4

Module 15: Log Correlation

  •    Log Correlation-Part1
  •    Log Correlation-Part2
  •    Log Correlation-Part3
  •    Log Correlation-Part4
  •    Log Correlation-Part5
  •    Log Correlation-Part6

Module 16: Network Forensics

  •    Network Forensics-Part1
  •    Network Forensics-Part2
  •    Network Forensics-Part3
  •    Network Forensics-Part4

Module 17: Wireless Attacks

  •    Wireless Attacks-Part1
  •    Wireless Attacks-Part2
  •    Wireless Attacks-Part3

Module 18: Web Attacks

  •    Web Attacks-Part1
  •    Web Attacks-Part2
  •    Web Attacks-Part3
  •    Web Attacks-Part4
  •    Web Attacks-Part5
  •    Web Attacks-Part6
  •    Web Attacks-Part7
  •    Web Attacks-Part8

Module 19: Email Crimes

  •    Email Crimes-Part1
  •    Email Crimes-Part2
  •    Email Crimes-Part3
  •    Email Crimes-Part4

Module 20: Mobile Investigation

  •    Mobile Investigation-Part1
  •    Mobile Investigation-Part2
  •    Mobile Investigation-Part3
  •    Mobile Investigation-Part4
  •    Mobile Investigation-Part5

Module 21: Investigative Reports

  •    Investigation Reports-Part1
  •    Investigation Reports-Part2
  •    Investigation Reports-Part3
  •    Investigation Reports-Part4

Module 22: Expert Witness

  •    Expert Witness-Part1
  •    Expert Witness-Part2
  •    Expert Witness-Part3

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