Online Training

Digital Forensics

Unlock the Secrets of Digital Evidence: Discover the Art of Digital Forensics

25 and 27 February 2025

10:00am - 05:00pm AEDT

Next intake: 25 and 27 February 2025 | 10:00am - 05:00pm AEDT

Overview

In a world where cybersecurity incidents are on the rise, digital forensics plays a crucial role in combating and mitigating the growing threats. By unravelling the intricacies of cyber incidents, digital forensics helps organisations understand vulnerabilities, strengthen security measures, and improve incident response capabilities. It not only aids in pursuing justice but also facilitates proactive risk management, empowering organisations to stay resilient in the face of evolving cybersecurity challenges.  

Firstly, this course equips participants with the necessary skills to combat the growing threat of cybercrime. As organisations and individuals face increasing risks to their sensitive information, digital forensics is crucial in investigating and combating these crimes. Secondly, the course addresses legal and investigative requirements by providing participants with the knowledge and techniques to effectively identify, collect, preserve, and analyse digital evidence. This ensures that investigations adhere to legal and regulatory standards and that digital evidence holds up in legal proceedings.  

By combining expert-led presentations, group discussions, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will gain hands-on experience applying digital forensics concepts and principles. This interactive approach ensures that participants leave the course with the tools to identify vulnerabilities, implement preventive measures, and effectively respond to security incidents. It equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complex field of digital forensics, safeguard valuable data, and protect organisations in today’s digital age. 

Who Should Attend?

IT Security - Strengthen incident response and data protection through digital forensics knowledge
Incident Response - Effective handling, analysis, and containment of cybersecurity incidents
Network administrators - Identify threats, investigate incidents, and implement network protective controls
Security Managers - Informed decision-making, incident management, and compliance through digital forensics

Learning Outcomes

Utilise specialised tools and techniques to analyse digital data and recover deleted or hidden information.
Conduct investigations involving various digital devices, including computers, mobile phones, and networks.
Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of digital forensics.
Apply industry best practices for identifying, collecting, and preserving digital evidence

Online Training

Digital Forensics


Session details

  • Gain essential skills in digital forensics, enabling you to investigate and analyse digital evidence effectively  
  • Stay updated with the latest techniques and best practices in digital forensics to stay ahead in the evolving field of cybersecurity  
  • Improve investigation outcomes by learning to navigate digital environments, recover data, and accurately present findings  
  • Enhance your career prospects with in-demand skills sought after by organisations needing digital forensics expertise 
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Level: Fundamentals

No previous experience necessary

Key Sessions

This course will give participants a strong foundation in digital forensics principles, practices, and tools, enabling them to gain a solid foundation in the art of digital forensics.

  • Understanding the digital forensic process
  • Legal and ethical considerations in digital investigations
  • Role of digital forensics in law enforcement and corporate environments

  • Understanding the digital forensic process
  • Legal and ethical considerations in digital investigations
  • Role of digital forensics in law enforcement and corporate environments

  • Understanding file systems and their structure
  • Recovering deleted or hidden data
  • Analysing data storage media

  • Principles of forensic imaging
  • Creating and verifying forensic images
  • Tools and techniques for data acquisition

  • File system analysis and keyword searching
  • Timeline analysis and reconstruction
  • Data carving and recovery of fragmented files

  • Investigating mobile devices and applications
  • Network traffic analysis and log examination
  • Internet and social media investigations

  • Analysing malicious software and malware behavior
  • Incident response procedures and tools
  • Live forensics and volatile data collection

  • Writing forensic reports and documenting findings
  • Presenting evidence in court or other legal proceedings
  • Quality Control and peer review in digital forensics

Meet Your Facilitator

Philip Wagner

Principal Cyber Security Specialist and Educator G.P.Wagner Pty. Ltd

Philip Wagner is a cyber security, leadership educator, trainer, executive coach and project/program manager, with extensive leadership and project management expertise in both civilian and military environments.

He has advised and trained in a wide range of industries from banking and finance, education and training, technology and government at federal and state levels.

His most recent roles were as the Director Cyber Security and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer with the National Disability Insurance Agency and as a Senior Project Manager for a major Australian Health provider in developing their Cyber program. 

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