Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI) Certification

The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI) Certification program Offered by Axximum infosolutions equips you with the expertise to navigate the complex world of digital forensics.

This program goes beyond theory, transforming you into a skilled investigator capable of collecting, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in a court of law.

Here’s a breakdown of the key skills you’ll acquire through the CHFI program:

• Digital Forensics Methodology:
• Grasp a systematic approach to computer forensics, encompassing evidence search and seizure, chain of custody, acquisition, preservation, analysis, and reporting. This ensures legally sound investigations and admissible evidence.
• Evidence Acquisition & Management:
• Learn best practices for acquiring digital evidence from various sources like hard drives, mobile devices, and cloud environments. You’ll master techniques for creating secure copies while maintaining the chain of custody, a critical element for legal defensibility.
• Operating System Forensics:
• Delve into the intricacies of Windows, Linux, and macOS forensics. You’ll gain the ability to identify and analyze digital artifacts specific to each operating system, unearthing hidden traces of criminal activity.
• Network Forensics:
• Explore the world of network forensics, learning how to capture and analyze network traffic to identify intrusions, malware propagation, and data exfiltration attempts.
• Malware & Memory Forensics:
• With the ever-growing prevalence of mobile devices, the CHFI program equips you with the skills to extract evidence from smartphones and tablets. This includes using specialized tools and understanding mobile device architecture.
• Evidence Acquisition & Management:
• Learn best practices for acquiring digital evidence from various sources like hard drives, mobile devices, and cloud environments. You’ll master techniques for creating secure copies while maintaining the chain of custody, a critical element for legal defensibility.

Course Outline:

• Module 1: Introduction to Digital Forensics
• Digital Forensics Fundamentals:
• Scope and role of digital forensics in incident response.
• Types of digital evidence and their characteristics.
• Understanding chain of custody and its importance.
• Cybercrime Landscape:
• Common cybercrimes and their forensic implications (e.g., data breaches, identity theft, malware attacks).
• Introduction to cybercrime investigation procedures.
• Hands-on Lab: Setting up a basic forensic workstation, practicing digital evidence handling procedures.
• Module 2: Digital Evidence Acquisition and Analysis
• Module 3: Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques
• Module 4: Operating System Forensics
• Windows Forensics:
• Registry analysis for extracting user activity and system configuration.
• File system analysis techniques specific to Windows environments.
• Tools and techniques for memory forensics on Windows systems.
• Linux and macOS Forensics:
• Understanding the unique file systems and structures of Linux and macOS.
• Techniques for acquiring and analyzing evidence from these operating systems.
• Hands-on Lab: Analyzing a Windows and/or Linux system image for evidence using specific forensic tools.
• Module 5: Network Forensics and Emerging Technologies
• Module 6: Legal Considerations and Report Writing