Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Training Certification
The EC-Council’s C|HFI program provides cybersecurity professionals with the information and skills required to conduct successful digital forensics investigations and bring their organization up to forensic readiness standards. Establishing the forensics, lab, and evidence processing processes, as well as investigation methods, is crucial for validating and triaging incidents and directing incident response teams to the right resources. Forensic readiness is crucial because it distinguishes between a minor incident and a major cyberattack that brings a firm to its knees.
This intensive hands-on digital forensics curriculum immerses students in over 68 forensic laboratories, giving them the opportunity to work with produced evidence files and use the same tools as the world’s best digital forensics specialists. Aside from traditional hardware and memory forensics, students will learn about cloud forensics, mobile and IoT, web application attacks, and malware forensics. C|HFI offers a rigorous approach to computer forensics, including search and seizure, chain of custody, acquisition, preservation, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence.
Students learn how to gather and handle evidence in a range of professional settings, as well as the chain of custody and legal procedures required to preserve evidence and ensure its admissibility in court. This information will help them prosecute fraudsters and reduce liability for target organizations.
The curriculum integrates authentic professional knowledge with a globally recognized
Exam Details:-
Number of Questions: 150
Test Duration: 4 hours
Test Format: Multiple choice
Test Delivery: EC-Council Exam Portal
Curriculum
- 18 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 30 Weeks
- Module 01 – Computer Forensics in Today’s World0 ItemsUnderstand the role of digital forensics in modern cybersecurity, including investigation processes, legal considerations, and real-world use cases.
- Module 02 – Computer Forensics Investigation Process0 ItemsLearn the step-by-step forensic investigation methodology, from identification and collection to analysis and reporting.
- Module 03 – Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems0 ItemsGain insights into how data is stored on disks, including file systems like FAT, NTFS, and how deleted data can be recovered.
- Module 04 – Data Acquisition and Duplication0 ItemsLearn how to acquire forensic images of storage devices while maintaining data integrity using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Module 05 – Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques0 ItemsUnderstand how attackers hide evidence and learn techniques to detect and overcome anti-forensic methods.
- Module 06 – Windows Forensics0 ItemsExplore forensic investigation techniques specific to Windows systems, including registry analysis, event logs, and artifacts.
- Module 07 – Linux and macOS Forensics0 ItemsLearn how to perform forensic analysis on Linux and macOS systems, including file systems, logs, and user activity tracking.
- Module 08 – Network Forensics0 ItemsUnderstand how to capture and analyze network traffic to investigate cyber incidents and trace malicious activities.
- Module 09 – Investigating Web Attacks0 ItemsLearn how to analyze web server logs and identify attacks like SQL injection, XSS, and other web-based threats.
- Module 10 – Dark Web Forensics0 ItemsExplore investigation techniques for activities on the dark web, including tracking anonymous communications and marketplaces.
- Module 11 – Database Forensics0 ItemsUnderstand how to investigate databases, recover data, and identify unauthorized access or manipulation.
- Module 12 – Cloud Forensics0 ItemsLearn how to perform forensic investigations in cloud environments, dealing with challenges like multi-tenancy and limited access.
- Module 13 – Malware Forensics0 ItemsAnalyze malicious software to understand its behavior, origin, and impact using static and dynamic analysis techniques.
- Module 14 – Investigating Email Crimes0 ItemsLearn how to trace email attacks, analyze headers, and identify phishing or spoofing attempts.
- Module 15 – Mobile Forensics0 ItemsExplore techniques to extract and analyze data from mobile devices, including Android and iOS platforms.
- Module 16 – IoT Forensics0 ItemsUnderstand the challenges and techniques involved in investigating Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
- Module 17 – Memory Forensics0 ItemsLearn how to analyze volatile memory (RAM) to uncover running processes, malware, and hidden artifacts.
- Module 18 – Digital Evidence Reporting and Presentation0 ItemsMaster the skills to document findings and present forensic evidence clearly in legal or organizational contexts.
