In the age of digital transformation, cybercrime has become a growing threat, impacting individuals, organizations, and even governments. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, there is an increasing demand for skilled investigators who can track and combat digital criminal activities. …
How to Use EnCase and FTK in Computer Forensics
Introduction to EnCase and FTK
EnCase and Forensic Toolkit (FTK) are two of the most widely used tools in the field of computer forensics. Both tools are utilized for the acquisition, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence in a …
Open Course on Forensic Examination of Operating Systems
Introduction to Operating System Forensics
Operating system forensics involves the examination and analysis of the data generated by the operating system (OS) of a computer or device. This data can include system logs, registry files, user activity traces, file system …
Exploring Incident Response Through Computer Forensics
Introduction to Incident Response and Computer Forensics
Incident response (IR) and computer forensics are crucial components of cybersecurity, often used together to detect, contain, and investigate security breaches or cyberattacks. Incident response refers to the structured approach taken by an …
Introduction to Anti-Forensics and Countermeasures
Understanding Anti-Forensics
Anti-forensics refers to techniques, methods, and tools used by individuals, often cybercriminals, to evade detection, hinder digital investigations, or destroy evidence in a way that complicates forensic analysis. As technology advances, so do the strategies used by malicious …
Forensics of Internet Artifacts: Tracing Browsing Activities
Introduction to Internet Artifact Forensics
In today’s digital world, web browsers serve as a gateway to the internet, storing valuable information about user activities, preferences, and interactions. The forensics of internet artifacts involves tracing browsing activities by examining the data …
Learning Memory Forensics and RAM Analysis Techniques
Introduction to Memory Forensics
Memory forensics is a specialized branch of digital forensics that involves analyzing the volatile memory (RAM) of a computer system to uncover evidence of malicious activity, understand the state of the system, and recover valuable data …
Open Course: File System Analysis for Computer Forensics
Introduction to File System Analysis in Computer Forensics
File system analysis is a key component of digital forensics that involves examining the way data is stored, organized, and managed on storage devices such as hard drives, SSDs, and removable media. …
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Computer Forensics
Introduction to Computer Forensics
Computer forensics is the practice of collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence from computer systems, networks, and electronic devices to support investigations. Whether used in criminal, civil, or corporate investigations, computer forensics plays a critical role …
Introduction to Mobile Device Forensics in an Open Course
Overview of Mobile Device Forensics
Mobile device forensics is a branch of digital forensics focused on the recovery, analysis, and presentation of data found on mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices. Given the widespread use of mobile …