WisemanCyberSec CHFI-Inspired Digital Forensics Course
Duration: 40 Hours
Mode: Instructor-Led Live Online
Format: Digital Forensics Labs (Malware, Cloud, Mobile, IoT)
Includes: 68+ Lab Exercises, Chain-of-Custody Scenarios, Multi-Domain Forensics, Report Practice, Certificate
High Demand: FBI reported ~792,000 internet crime complaints in 2020 (a 69% increase from 2019). Organizations urgently need trained digital forensic investigators to solve these cases.
CHFI-Aligned Curriculum: Covers all core forensic domains – from digital evidence handling to malware and mobile device forensics. (This Wiseman course follows CHFI v11 principles for comprehensive training.)
Hands-On Labs: Learn with 50+ real-world lab exercises using FTK, Autopsy, Volatility, Wireshark, and OSForensics. Practice on authentic case data, mirroring EC-Council’s practical approach to forensics education.
Certification Prep & Career Growth: Our training readies you for cyber forensics certification and in-demand careers. Industry studies project 33% job growth for information security analysts by 2033. We also provide resume workshops and mentorship to help you land roles like digital forensics investigator, incident response analyst, or cybersecurity consultant.
Course Overview
WisemanCyberSec’s Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)-inspired training delivers an in-depth introduction to digital forensics and cyber investigation. Digital forensics is the branch of forensic science focused on recovering, investigating, and analyzing material found in digital devices In this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the core principles of EC-Council’s CHFI v11 curriculum.
We cover the full forensic investigation process: identifying and securing crime scenes, collecting and preserving digital evidence, and conducting data acquisition and analysis in a forensically sound manner. The curriculum spans all major domains – from file system and memory forensics, to network, email, mobile and dark-web investigations. By course end, you will master how to analyze disks, RAM images and network traffic, uncover hidden data and malware, and produce professional forensic reports. These skills will prepare you to investigate cyber incidents and contribute immediately to cybersecurity teams.
Key Highlights
CHFI v11-Aligned Content
Practical, Hands-On Labs
Industry Tools
Certification Preparation
Expert Instruction & Support
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Skills You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will have developed a comprehensive skill set in cyber forensics, including:
Forensic Investigation Process: Follow the complete forensic lifecycle – documenting incidents, securing the crime scene, and maintaining chain-of-custody – as you collect and preserve digital evidence in a court-admissible way
Disk and File Analysis: Acquire and analyze data from hard drives and storage media. Recover deleted or hidden files, understand Windows and Linux file systems (FAT/NTFS/ext), and extract forensic artifacts such as registry hives and log files.
Network Traffic & Internet Forensics: Capture live network packets and analyze traffic patterns with Wireshark. Trace intrusions and data exfiltration by examining network logs, web browser artifacts, and email headers.
Memory & Malware Forensics: Use the Volatility framework to analyze live memory (RAM) images. Detect and analyze malware and rootkits in memory, understand process and network artifacts in RAM, and reverse-engineer malware samples.
Mobile Device Forensics: Extract data from Android and iOS devices. Recover text messages, call logs, application data, and GPS/location information. Examine SIM cards and perform deleted data recovery on smartphones and tablets.
Analytical & Investigative Thinking: Develop the attention-to-detail and critical thinking needed for forensics. Our scenarios build the analytical skills essential for investigators to spot patterns and interpret complex datasets
Programming for Forensics: Learn to use Python for forensic automation and analysis. Programming knowledge (especially Python) is highlighted as a critical skill for investigators, enabling you to write custom tools and parse data
Reporting & Communication: Master how to compile your findings into clear, professional forensic reports. You’ll learn to convey technical evidence effectively to stakeholders, ensuring that your conclusions can be understood in legal or corporate contexts.
Throughout the course, you will apply these skills in live lab environments, ensuring you’re job-ready and confident in real-world cybersecurity situations.
Why Choose WisemanCyberSec
Expert-Designed Curriculum: Created by seasoned digital forensics professionals, our course mirrors top-tier CHFI instruction to ensure you master relevant tools and methodologies.
- Comprehensive Coverage: We teach forensic science “not just about computers, but a wide range of digital devices” – from servers and smartphones to cloud and IoT – so you’re prepared for any investigation.
- Industry-Ready Standards: The curriculum aligns with EC-Council and NICE forensics standards. Completing our program demonstrates to employers that you’ve trained to a professional level (EC-Council’s ANSI-accredited CHFI is the benchmark for digital forensics expertise
- Hands-On Learning: Emphasis on real case simulations and labs means you’re not just learning theory. Like EC-Council’s CHFI (with its 68 complex labs and 600+ tools), we provide interactive challenges that build competence.
- Dedicated Support: Beyond lectures, we offer one-on-one mentoring and Q&A sessions. You’ll get personalized feedback on labs and projects, plus coaching on how to present your forensics skills to employers.
Who Should Enroll
IT/Cybersecurity Professionals: System administrators, network engineers, security analysts, or incident responders who want to specialize in digital forensics.
Law Enforcement & Investigators: Police officers, corporate investigators, or security consultants needing formal training in computer and mobile device forensics.
Ethical Hackers and Pen-Testers: Cybersecurity experts who wish to add incident investigation and evidence analysis to their skill set.
Degree Holders & Career Switchers: Anyone with a technical background (even bachelor’s in IT or cybersecurity) looking to transition into cyber crime investigation.
Prerequisite Note: This is an intermediate-level course. Ideal candidates have basic IT knowledge (Windows/Linux, networks). Programming/scripting experience is beneficial but we’ll teach you what’s needed . What matters most is strong technical aptitude and an interest in solving security puzzles
In general, if you work in information security and plan to take on strategic responsibilities (or are required to hold CISSP by your employer), this course will prepare you thoroughly.
Prerequisites and ISC² Eligibility
Technical Background: Comfortable with computer concepts, networking (TCP/IP), and operating system fundamentals.
Operating Systems: Familiarity with Windows and Linux is recommended, as labs will involve both.
Programming/Scripting: Prior coding experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell) is advantageous. (Industry guidance notes that “programming knowledge is essential” for forensic investigators).
Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Knowledge of basic security concepts or certifications (like CompTIA Security+) will help, though the course covers required concepts.
Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach are crucial. Forensic work often involves detecting subtle evidence, so being thorough and persistent will ensure your success
Course Curriculum
Our curriculum is aligned with CHFI v11 forensic domains, ensuring complete coverage of cyber forensics topics:
Digital Forensics Fundamentals
Overview of cybercrime and forensic science. Learn legal guidelines, evidence types, and the standard forensic process.
Evidence Collection & Preservation
Securely collect data from computers, networks, and cloud environments. Topics include disk imaging, live data capture, and maintaining chain-of-custody.
Computer & File System Forensics
Examine Windows and Linux systems. Analyze file systems (FAT/NTFS/ext), recover deleted files, and parse registry data and log files.
Network & Wireless Forensics
Use Wireshark and other tools to capture and analyze network traffic. Investigate wired and wireless networks to reconstruct attack paths.
Internet & Email Forensics
Recover browser history, cache, and cookies. Analyze email headers and logs to trace origins of messages and communication patterns.
Mobile Device Forensics
Extract and interpret data from smartphones and tablets. Analyze text messages, app data, GPS records, and deleted mobile content.
Dark Web, Cloud & Emerging Forensics
Investigate Tor (anonymous) networks and decrypt blockchain transactions. Work with cloud service logs (e.g. AWS, Azure) and understand IoT device artifacts. These advanced topics reflect CHFI’s emphasis on malware, dark web and mobile forensics
Malware & Memory Forensics
Perform static and dynamic analysis of malicious code. Use the Volatility framework to analyze RAM dumps for hidden processes, rootkits, and volatile evidence.
Forensics Tools Lab
Hands-on practice with forensics software: use FTK and OSForensics for disk imaging and file analysis, Autopsy/SleuthKit for evidence triage, and additional open-source tools.
Reporting & Legal Considerations
Learn to document findings and write detailed forensic reports. Discuss ethical and legal issues, including evidence admissibility and expert testimony standards.
Frequently
Asked Questions
No. WisemanCyberSec’s course is our own training program inspired by CHFI v11 content. It covers the same essential topics and methodology, but it is not the EC-Council exam itself. (Note: EC-Council’s CHFI is an ANSI-accredited certification; our course prepares you for CHFI material and other cyber forensics credentials.)
You should have a solid IT background. Familiarity with computer operating systems (Windows/Linux), networking basics, and general cybersecurity concepts is expected. Knowledge of Python or another scripting language will be helpful – industry experts emphasize that programming knowledge is essential for forensic investigators – but we will teach you the specific coding skills needed for this course’s exercises.
This course is ideal for intermediate-level IT and security professionals. System administrators, network engineers, SOC analysts, incident responders, law enforcement investigators, and even ethical hackers can all benefit. Anyone with basic technical experience who wants to pivot to digital forensic work will find this training relevant.
You’ll gain the expertise needed for roles such as Digital Forensics Investigator, Incident Response Analyst, Malware Analyst, or Cybersecurity Consultant. Demand for these positions is growing rapidly (projected at 33% growth through 2033), so your new skills will put you in a strong position when applying for jobs.
Enroll Today
Take the next step in your cybersecurity career by enrolling in WisemanCyberSec’s CHFI-inspired Digital Forensics Course. Seats are limited, so secure your spot now and start building the forensic analysis skills employers need.
