Cyber Forensic Investigation Training in Kraków, Poland

This Cyber Forensic Investigation training program equips participants with the fundamental and advanced skills required to investigate cybercrimes. Participants will learn how to identify, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from computers, networks, and mobile devices. The course also covers forensic investigation tools, legal aspects, and reporting techniques for presenting digital evidence in court.

Introduction to Cyber Forensics and Evidence Collection

Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Forensic Investigation

Overview of digital forensics and its role in cybercrime investigations

Understanding the types of cybercrimes: hacking, identity theft, fraud, etc.

Ethical considerations and legal challenges in cyber forensics

Group Discussion

Module 2: Cybercrime Investigation Process

Phases of a cyber forensic investigation: identification, collection, analysis, and presentation

Incident response protocols and digital evidence handling

Chain of custody and evidence integrity

Hands-On Lab

Module 3: Digital Evidence Types and Sources

Types of digital evidence: computer systems, networks, mobile devices, cloud storage

Common evidence sources: hard drives, emails, internet logs, chat logs

Tools and methods for digital evidence acquisition and preservation

Case Study Analysis

Forensic Tools and Analysis Techniques

Module 4: Forensic Investigation Tools and Software

Introduction to popular forensic tools: EnCase, FTK, X1, and others

How forensic tools capture and analyze digital evidence

Disk imaging, file carving, and data recovery techniques

Hands-On Lab

Module 5: Analysis of Computer and Mobile Device Evidence

Investigating computer systems: file systems, registry analysis, memory dumps

Mobile device forensics: SMS, call logs, GPS data, app data

Cloud storage and online evidence: social media, emails, cloud services

Simulated Cybercrime Investigation

Module 6: Network Forensics and Internet Evidence

Analyzing network traffic, firewall logs, and intrusion detection systems

Investigating internet-related crimes: fraud, phishing, data breaches

Tracing IP addresses and investigating anonymization techniques

Hands-On Lab

Legal Aspects, Reporting, and Expert Testimony

Module 7: Legal Framework of Cyber Forensics

Overview of digital forensics laws and regulations

Admissibility of digital evidence in court

International legal standards and privacy issues

Group Discussion

Module 8: Reporting Forensic Findings

How to prepare clear and concise forensic reports

Writing a digital forensic investigation report

Addressing common pitfalls and challenges in forensic reporting

Hands-On Lab

Module 9: Expert Testimony and Courtroom Procedures

How to present forensic evidence in court as an expert witness

Best practices for testifying and handling cross-examination

Case studies of expert testimony in cybercrime cases

Role-Playing Exercise

Final Review and Evaluation

Module 10: Case Study Review and Wrap-up

Review key learning points from the training program

Final Q&A and discussion on challenging topics

Group review of case studies covered throughout the program

Group Exercise