Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Master the art of digital investigation with hands-on skills in IoT and mobile forensics, data acquisition and duplication, Windows forensics processes, and in-depth analysis of hard disks and file systems. Learn to uncover digital evidence, trace cyber incidents, and perform Linux and macOS forensics with industry-standard tools.
This course prepares you to confidently identify, analyse and preserve digital evidence- a critical skill set for law enforcement, cybersecurity professionals, and ethical hackers pursuing CHFI certification.
What You’ll Learn
The Forensic Investigation Process: You will learn the complete methodology for investigating cybercrimes, including first response, the pre-investigation phase, the core investigation phase, and the post-investigation phase.
System Forensics (Windows, Linux, and Mac): You will gain expertise in collecting both volatile and non-volatile information across the three major operating systems. This includes performing Windows Memory Analysis and Registry Analysis.
Data Acquisition and File System Analysis: You will master the fundamentals and methodology of data acquisition and duplication, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of evidence. You will also learn to understand and analyze the logical structure and file systems of different disk drives.
Defeating Anti-forensics and Malware Analysis: You will learn techniques to counter methods used by criminals to hide evidence, such as detecting steganography and exploring password cracking techniques. Additionally, you will perform Static and System Behavior Analysis to investigate malware.
Specialized Investigation Areas: The course covers advanced topics like Network Forensics, investigating traffic and wireless attacks, and forensics for emerging technologies, including Cloud Forensics (AWS, Azure, Google) and Mobile Forensics (Android and iOS).
What You Get
2 Hours Weekly Live Lecture via Google Meet with specialized instructors. Full Access to Recorded Sessions and E-learning Modules for Deeper Understanding. Career Guarantee: Incudes CV preparation, post course job preparation and career guidance. Lifetime Access Future Updates Included Certificate of Completion Student Support Group (Telegram/WhatsApp)
Who Is This Course For?
Beginners with no technical background who want to start a career in digital forensics or cybersecurity.
IT professionals and system administrators looking to expand their skills into cyber investigation and evidence handling.
Freelancers and consultants who want to offer digital investigation, incident response, or cybercrime analysis services.
Entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to understand how to protect their organizations, investigate breaches, and respond to security incidents effectively.
Course Curriculum Preview (17 Modules)
Module 1: Computer Forensics in Today’s World
- Fundamentals of Computer Forensics, Cybercrimes and Investigation Procedures, Digital Evidence and eDiscovery, Forensic Readiness, Standards and Legal Compliance.
Module 2: Computer Forensics Investigation Process
- The Forensic Investigation Process, First Response, Pre-investigation Phase, Investigation Phase, and Post-investigation Phase.
Module 3: Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
- Disk Drive Types and Characteristics, Logical Structure of a Disk, Booting Process of Windows, Linux, and macOS, File System Analysis, and Hex Editor analysis of popular file formats.
Module 4: Data Acquisition and Duplication
- Data Acquisition Fundamentals and Methodology, eDiscovery, and Preparing an Image File for Examination.
Certificate of Completion
- Showcase your new skills with a professional certificate you can add to your CV, LinkedIn, or freelance profile.
What Students Are Saying
“This course made complex forensic concepts easy to understand — I went from zero experience to confidently analysing real digital evidence.”
– Priya M.
“The hands-on labs and instructor guidance gave me the practical skills I needed to start taking on freelance cybersecurity projects.”
– James K.