Programme Objective

Ready to take your first step into the realm of digital investigations? This course is your gateway to understanding the basics of digital forensics, handling digital evidence like a pro, and staying ahead of emerging tech trends like IoT forensics, blockchain, and deepfakes.

Adopt an investigative mindset to better understand the common types of digital evidence and how to handle them. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced investigator, this course equips you with the toolkit for solving modern-day forensic challenges with confidence.

Programme Outline

• Basics of Digital Forensics and Its Role in Modern Investigations
  • Fundamental and a brief history of digital forensics.
  • Real-world applications: Case studies demonstrating practical applications.

• Key Considerations for Investigations
  • Management issues: Challenges in managing the investigation process.
  • Goals and purpose: Defining the objectives of the investigation.
  • Investigative plan or strategy: Steps to create a clear investigative plan.
  • Resources needed: Identifying necessary tools and personnel for effective investigation.

• Common Types of Digital Evidence and How to Handle Them
  • Types of digital evidence
  • Chain of custody process ensuring proper tracking of evidence
  • Best practices in securing and presenting evidence in legal contexts.

• Adapting to Emerging Trends
  • Emerging technologies: Exploring IoT forensics, blockchain in investigations, and AI-generated deepfakes, along with their forensic challenges.
  • Cross-border digital investigations: Overview of international investigations and navigating the legal complexities and jurisdictional issues.

Training Methodology

Lecture style with exercises / case studies

 

Closing Date for Registration
1 weeks before programme commencement or until full enrolment

Intended For

This course is designed for a diverse range of professionals and individuals interested in digital forensics, including:

• Forensic Professionals
• Auditors
• Accountants and Finance Professionals
• Corporate Investigators
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Business Owners and Management-Level Executives
• Students

Competency Mapping

Category 5 = 3.50 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)