Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity

Course Description

This course provides foundational knowledge of digital forensics and cyber security, focusing on mobile and computer forensics, cyber threats, data acquisition, authentication mechanisms, intrusion detection, cryptography, and digital evidence handling. Students will gain practical exposure to forensic tools such as Autopsy and FTK Imager, event log analysis, forensic reporting, and courtroom presentation of digital evidence. Learning Outcomes After successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: Explain the fundamentals of digital forensics, cyber security, mobile forensics, and computer forensic investigation techniques. Apply forensic tools and data acquisition methods to identify, preserve, analyze, and document digital evidence from various devices and systems. Evaluate cyber threats, authentication mechanisms, and legal aspects related to admissibility of digital evidence, and prepare professional forensic reports for court presentation.

Course Fee Seats Limited

₹3000.00

Course Details

Duration
Duration
30 HRS
Duration
Course Label
SkillDevelopment
Certificate
Certificate
Yes
Course Language
English
Duration
Course Mode
Online
Duration
Timings
Mon-Friday (6:00-8:00 PM)
Days
Monday to Friday
Registration Till
05 Jun 2026
Duration
Tentative ClassStart Date
summer
Duration
Eligible Schools:
Certificate Criteria
Certificate Criteria
75% attendance, 50% score in all Exams/CA

Curriculum Snapshot

Explore the comprehensive course modules

1 Introduction to Digital Forensics and Cyber Security

Introduces principles of digital forensics, cyber security concepts, types of cybercrimes, digital evidence handling, and the role of forensic investigators in cyber incident investigations.

2 Basics of Mobile Forensics

Covers fundamentals of mobile forensic investigations, evidence extraction techniques, mobile device handling, and challenges associated with smartphone and tablet examinations.

3 Mobile Operating Systems and Cellular Technologies

Explains major mobile operating systems, cellular network technologies, communication protocols, and their significance in forensic examination and data recovery processes.

4 SIM card Forensics and Chip-off Forensics

Discusses forensic examination of SIM cards, recovery of stored information, and advanced chip-off techniques for extracting data from damaged devices.

5 Basics of Computer Forensics

Introduces computer forensic procedures including evidence collection, preservation, analysis of storage media, and identification of digital traces from computer systems.

6 Data Acquisition Methods

Describes logical, physical, and live acquisition techniques used to collect digital evidence while maintaining integrity and authenticity during investigations.

7 Cyber Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

Examines common cyber threats, malware, phishing, network attacks, vulnerabilities, and methods used to identify and mitigate cyber security risks.

8 User Authentication and Access Controls

Explains authentication mechanisms, password security, biometrics, authorization methods, and access control models used to protect digital systems and information.

9 Intrusion Detection and Prevention System

Covers concepts of intrusion detection and prevention systems, monitoring techniques, threat identification, alert generation, and network security management practices.

10 Admissibility of Digital Evidence in Court

Discusses legal principles governing digital evidence, chain of custody, evidence integrity, documentation requirements, and courtroom admissibility standards.

11 Cryptography and Hashing

Introduces cryptographic concepts, encryption methods, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and their applications in securing and verifying digital evidence.

12 Digital Forensic Tools – Autopsy

Provides practical exposure to Autopsy for analyzing file systems, recovering deleted files, keyword searching, and generating forensic reports.

13 Digital Forensic Tools – FTK Imager

Demonstrates the use of FTK Imager for forensic imaging, previewing evidence, creating disk images, and preserving digital evidence integrity.

14 Event Log Analysis

Explains techniques for analyzing system and application event logs to identify suspicious activities, security incidents, and user actions during investigations.

15 Report Writing and Presentation in Court

Focuses on preparing professional forensic reports, documenting findings clearly, presenting evidence effectively, and providing expert testimony in court proceedings.

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