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For in-house computer forensics training, please contact us for a quote at sales@cybersecurityinstitute.biz

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This course is a tremendous value and seats will go fast. Enroll early to assure yourself a seat.

Computer Forensics is one of the fastest growing fields within Information Technology, with a shortage of qualified, competent people.

Before enrolling in this computer forensics training course, please read this document in its entirety and make sure you are aware of the prerequisites and additional requirements/conditions.

This computer forensics training is meant for those without any previous experience with computer forensics. The student will be introduced to concepts and techniques that every computer forensics practitioner must master.

What is computer forensics?
The definition we use at CyberSecurity Institute is as follows: "The preservation, identification, extraction, interpretation, and documentation of computer evidence, to include the rules of evidence, legal processes, integrity of evidence, factual reporting of the information found, and providing expert opinion in a court of law or other legal / administrative proceeding if necessary as to what was found."

Computer forensics does not just deal with criminal matters or law enforcement. Situations where the skills of a computer forensics analyst are needed arise everyday - divorces, civil disputes, bankruptcies, medical malpractice, wills, the list goes on and on. If you desire a more expanded definition, please see the document "What Is Computer Forensics?"

Who should take this class?
Anyone in an information technology related field. New security personnel, IT security officers, security professionals, security auditors, network engineers, network administrators, troubleshooters and technicians. Appropriate for anyone interested in network security - technical CEOs and law enforcement as well.

Course topics for this training will include:

Active, archival and latent data
Basic TCP/IP concepts
Hashes and Checksums
Conducting keyword searches
Creating understandable and accurate reports
Creating forensically sound working copies or images of media
Common File Header formats
Documentation, chain of custody, and evidence handling procedures
Assisting with motions (ie, motions to compel production of a hard drive, logs, etc)
Questions to prepare for/advising your retaining counsel
FAT 12/16/32 file systems
File slack, ram slack, drive slack, and unallocated space
NTFS File Systems
Compact Disc analysis
Interpretation of various log formats
Interpreting Internet History and HTTP concepts
Manual and automated data recovery
Metadata for Microsoft Office and PDF documents
Overcoming encryption mechanisms and password protection
PC hardware concepts
Privacy issues
Rules of evidence
Windows print spool files
Windows registry
Windows shortcuts
Windows swap file
Working as an expert technical witness
Insurance/liability issues
Viruses and malware

Prerequisites:

Students must have at least one certification or equivalent work experience in each of the following three areas:

  • Computer and software support
  • Computer networking
  • Information security
While the following list of accepted prerequisite certifications should serve as a guideline, we understand the value of training received in the military, on the job, and via certificate or degree programs. If you feel you meet the minimum requirements, discuss the situation with your instructor. Instructors are authorized to accept any training or work experience combination that they feel meets the requirements, but these minimum requirements must be met.

Example Certifications:

Computer and software support
A+

Computer networking
Network+
iNet+
CIW Foundations
CCNA
MCSA
MCSE

Information security
Security+
CCSP
CISSP
MCSA: Security
SANS GSEC
SCNP

Students must also have intermediate level DOS experience, and be able to navigate unaided throughout a computer system with multiple hard drives and partitions from a command line environment.

Additional Requirements/Conditions:
All students must agree with and sign the CyberSecurity Institute Code of Ethics and Conduct which will be presented for signature during the first day of computer forensics training. You can view the Code of Ethics and Conduct here. If you have any problem whatsoever with signing the Code of Ethics and Conduct, do not enroll for this course.

Under no circumstances will recording devices be allowed while attending the computer forensics training.

Certification
This course of instruction will prepare you for the CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA)™certification. More information is available on our certifications site.

Forensic Tools
You will be exposed to a variety of computer forensic tools during your computer forensics training. Understand that we stress methodology and understanding of what the forensic software tools are doing versus using any specific tools. A forensic examiner who has a firm grasp of the basics will be able to use and learn to use a multitude of tools. Once you successfully complete our course, you will be able to use whatever tools you choose and are available to you.

Your Instructor and Host - Steve Hailey, President and CEO of CyberSecurity Institute
Steve's Bio

Why Take Our Course?
More organizations every day are "hanging out a shingle" to offer forensics training. Some have experienced instructors and some do not. Some also rely on a single software package for their forensic work. Our courses emphasize technique and methodology, regardless of the software package used.

Our goal is to help you become a forensic analyst that can think independently and deal with any situation that arises. Forensic examiners that know how to use a single program and are not aware of what happens behind the scenes are not true forensic analysts, but are merely people using software. These people will not hold up well against skilled forensic examiners who challenge their results and methodology - cases can be won or lost due to the skills of the forensic examiner.

Interested In Hosting A Class?
Host a class at your location and receive two free seats. Email sales@cybersecurityinstitute.biz.

Course Dates and Locations
Location Shoreline Community College @ Lake Forest Park
Classroom #2
Address

17171 Bothell Way NE, Suite A220 - Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Behind Third Place Books, top floor of the Lake Forest Park Town Center.

Dates/Times

August 4 - August 8 2008. 9 AM to 5 PM

Cost $2300.00
Seats Available 15
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CLASS SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO TWENTY STUDENTS.

CLASS IS LOCATED IN LAKE FOREST PARK TOWN CENTER, CLOSE TO A FOOD COURT. PLENTY OF MEAL AND DINING CHOICES.

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