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Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification 

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Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
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EC-Council 
Overview

Duration

4 hours

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Intermediate

Credential

Certificate

Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
 at 
EC-Council 
Highlights

  • 200,000+ security professionals certified by EC Council
  • Includes Student Kit containing several forensics investigation templates for evidence collection, chain-of custody, final investigation reports, etc
  • Includes Detailed labs for hands-on learning experience
  • Designed by experienced subject matter experts & digital forensics practitioners
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Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
 at 
EC-Council 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • The CHFI program is designed for all IT professionals involved with information system security, computer forensics, and incident response.
What are the course deliverables?
  • Perform incident response and forensics
  • Perform electronic evidence collections
  • Perform digital forensic acquisitions
  • Perform bit-stream Imaging/acquiring of the digital media seized during the process of investigation.
  • Examine all available information and supporting evidence or artefacts related to an incident or event
  • Collect data using forensic technology methods in accordance with evidence handling procedures, including collection of hard copy and electronic documents
  • Conduct reverse engineering for known and suspected malware files
  • Perform detailed evaluation of the data and any evidence of activity in order to analyze the full circumstances and implications of the event
  • Identify data, images and/or activity which may be the target of an internal investigation
  • Establish threat intelligence and key learning points to support pro-active profiling and scenario modelling
  • Search file slack space where PC type technologies are employed
  • File MAC times (Modified, Accessed, and Create dates and times) as evidence of access and event sequences
  • Examine file type and file header information
  • Review e-mail communications including web mail and Internet Instant Messaging programs
  • Examine the Internet browsing history
  • Generate reports which detail the approach, and an audit trail which documents actions taken to support the integrity of the internal investigation process
  • Recover active, system and hidden files with date/time stamp information
  • Crack (or attempt to crack) password protected files
  • Perform anti-forensics detection
  • Maintain awareness and follow laboratory evidence handling, evidence examination, laboratory safety, and laboratory security policy and procedures
  • Play a role of first responder by securing and evaluating a cybercrime scene, conducting preliminary interviews, documenting crime scene, collecting and preserving electronic evidence, packaging and transporting electronic evidence, reporting of the crime scene & much more
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More about this course
  • Computer hacking forensic investigation is the process of detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks.
  • Computer crime in today?s cyber world is on the rise. Computer Investigation techniques are being used by police, government and corporate entities globally and many of them turn to EC-Council for our Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator CHFI Certification Program.

Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
 at 
EC-Council 
Curriculum

Computer Forensics in Today?s World

Computer Forensics Investigation Process

Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems

Operating System Forensics

Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques

Data Acquisition and Duplication

Network Forensics

Investigating Web Attacks

Database Forensics

Cloud Forensics

Malware Forensics

Investigating Email Crimes

Mobile Forensics

Investigative Reports

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5
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RAHUL KARANDE
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
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5
Learning Experience: It was good
Faculty: Good Description of notes
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2023Read More
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DIVY SINGH BAGGA
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
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5
Learning Experience: The course content is great those who want to take their career in Digital Forensic. The EC-Council platform is nice and easy to get started, The training materials will be there for 1 year post subscribing the voucher. It helps to take your career level up. All the best for those who are going to give the CHFI exam. It's worth taking.
Faculty: CHFI presents a methodological approach to computer forensics including searching and seizing, chain-of-custody, acquisition, preservation, analysis and reporting of digital evidence. Thanks to the instructor for the detailed knowledge. EC-Council's Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) is the only comprehensive ANSI accredited, lab-focused program in the market that gives organizations vendor-neutral training in digital forensics. The curriculum is up-to-date. The resources are easy to digest. The course structure is very well structured. There are assignments if you take ilabs. Highly recommending the course.
Course Support: I'm not sure about the career support as I'm not opted for it. But I'm sure the course will definitely take anyone's career in a extreme level.
Reviewed on 10 Sep 2022Read More
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Mayur Meshram
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
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5
Learning Experience: Learning experience was good
Faculty: Self study via book Curriculum was relevant and comprehensive
Course Support: No career support provided
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2021Read More
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Vikrant Nishad
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
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5
Other: It takes your skills and thinking to the next level
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2021Read More
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K Ravikanth
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification
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4
Other: It helps me to have a best idea on software and hardware product the Course is use In growing my IT skills
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2020Read More
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