Training Course on Digital Forensics and Incident Response for Cybersecurity Investigators

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response

ü  Fundamentals of digital forensics

ü  Incident response lifecycle

ü  Legal and ethical considerations

ü  Chain of custody and evidence handling

ü  Practical Session: Setting up a forensic workstation

Module 2: Forensic Data Acquisition and Analysis

ü  Types of digital evidence

ü  Disk imaging and data preservation

ü  File system forensics (FAT, NTFS, EXT)

ü  Data recovery techniques

ü  Practical Session: Creating and analyzing disk images

Module 3: Memory and Live System Forensics

ü  Volatile vs. non-volatile data

ü  Memory acquisition tools (FTK, Volatility)

ü  Analyzing running processes and network connections

ü  Detecting rootkits and malware in memory

ü  Practical Session: Memory dump analysis

Module 4: Network Forensics and Traffic Analysis

ü  Network forensic investigation techniques

ü  Packet capture and analysis (Wireshark, TCPdump)

ü  Detecting intrusions and anomalies

ü  Log analysis and correlation

ü  Practical Session: Analyzing network traffic for malicious activity

Module 5: Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

ü  Types of malware and attack vectors

ü  Static vs. dynamic malware analysis

ü  Sandboxing and behavioral analysis

ü  Reverse engineering basics

ü  Practical Session: Analyzing a malware sample

Module 6: Incident Response and Handling

ü  Incident detection and classification

ü  Containment, eradication, and recovery strategies

ü  Forensic triage in incident response

ü  Writing incident reports

ü  Practical Session: Simulated incident response scenario

Module 7: Mobile and Cloud Forensics

ü  Mobile device forensic acquisition

ü  Cloud storage and virtual machine forensics

ü  Challenges in mobile and cloud investigations

ü  Legal implications of cross-border data retrieval

ü  Practical Session: Extracting data from a mobile device

Module 8: Forensic Tools and Automation

ü  Overview of forensic tools (Autopsy, EnCase, Cellebrite)

ü  Scripting for forensic automation (Python, PowerShell)

ü  Open-source vs. commercial tools

ü  Customizing forensic workflows

ü  Practical Session: Automating forensic tasks

Module 9: Legal Aspects and Courtroom Testimony

ü  Digital evidence admissibility

ü  Expert witness testimony

ü  Handling cross-examination

ü  International cybercrime laws

ü  Practical Session: Mock courtroom testimony

Module 10: Advanced Topics and Emerging Trends

ü  IoT and embedded device forensics

ü  AI and machine learning in forensics

ü  Threat intelligence integration

ü  Post-incident lessons learned

ü  Practical Session: Investigating an IoT device breach

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are seasoned cybersecurity professionals with extensive experience in digital forensics, incident response, and cybercrime investigations. They have worked with law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and multinational corporations, providing expert guidance on complex cyber incidents.

Quality Statement

We are committed to delivering high-quality, practical training that meets industry standards. Our courses are continuously updated to reflect the latest trends and threats in cybersecurity.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program for you. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Accommodation and Airport Pick-up

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202