Average Rating: 8.33/10
(# Rating Votes: 6 | Read 2 Review(s) | Rate This Course | Contribute a Review )
Short Description:
This course in computer forensics is meant for those without any previous experience in the discipline. The student will be introduced to concepts and techniques that every computer forensics practioner must master.
Full Description:
Folks, I've taken other forensics courses including those by the big well known companies. I finally feel like I know enough to actually get started. You will learn things in this course that you will not elsewhere, and the price is less than half what you will pay anywhere else. I'm going to take the instructor cvertification course next. The class description follows:
Who should take this class?
Anyone in an information technology related field. New security personnel, IT security officers, security professionals, security auditors, network engineers, network administrators, troubleshooters and technicians. Appropriate for anyone interested in network security - technical CEOs and law enforcement as well.
Course topics will include:
Computer crime – present and future
Working as an expert technical witness
Questions to prepare for/advising your retaining counsel
Preserving computer evidence
Safely seizing/obtaining computers
Using hashing algorithms
Identifying file types
File slack, ram slack, drive slack, and unallocated space
Magnetic storage media fundamentals
Disk geometry and related issues
Data hiding methods
Keyword searches
Forensic tools
Imaging floppy disks
Imaging hard disks
Restoring erased files
Proper documentation methods
Creating reports
Prerequisites:
Students must have at least one certification or equivalent work experience in each of the following two areas:
Computer and software support
Computer networking
While the following list of accepted prerequisite certifications should serve as a guideline, we understand the value of training received in the military, on the job, and via certificate or degree programs. If you feel you meet the minimum requirements, discuss the situation with your instructor. Instructors are authorized to accept any training or work experience combination that they feel meets the requirements, but these minimum requirements must be met.
Accepted Certifications:
Computer and software support
A+
Computer networking
Network+
iNet+
CIW Foundations
CCNA
MCSA
MCSE
Students must also have intermediate to expert DOS experience, and be able to navigate unaided throughout a computer system with multiple hard drives and partitions from a command line environment. We recommend that you test your knowledge by taking our DOS Quiz.
Additional Requirements/Conditions:
All students must agree with and sign the CyberSecurity Institute Code of Ethics and Conduct which will be presented for signature during the first day of class. You can view the Code of Ethics and Conduct here. If you have any problem whatsoever with signing the Code of Ethics and Conduct, do not enroll for this course.
Under no circumstances will recording devices be allowed in the classroom.
Certification
The CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA)™certification will become available in May 2004. This five day course will help prepare you for the certification. The certification test will be hands on, with each candidate having a maximum of 8 hours to complete. More information on the CSFA as as well as the CyberSecurity Institute Certified Instructor (CSICI)™can be found on our certifications page.
Forensic Tools
You will be exposed to a variety of forensic tools in this course, including Datalifter, MaresWare, Drivespy, and the Norton Utilities. Understand that we stress methodology and understanding of what the forensic software tools are doing versus using any specific tools. A forensic examiner who has a firm grasp of the basics will be able to use and learn to use a multitude of tools. Once you successfully complete our course, you will be able to use whatever tools you choose and are available to you.
Law Enforcement
Our Authorized Training Providers are encouraged to give scholarships to their local law enforcement personnel. Contact your local Authorized Training Provider to see if there are scholarships available. ATP listing
Course Creator/Author
Steve Hailey is President and CEO of CyberSecurity Institute. Steve is an Information Technology veteran of twenty years, with thirteen years experience developing and delivering technical training.
Steve is the first instructor at the community college level to have his computer forensics students work on real cases under his guidance in a classroom environment. Many of his students have helped process actual cases where digital evidence was used.
He is the author of several computer forensics courses, including "Introduction to Computer Forensics" and "Computer Forensics for Lawyers - An Experts' Perspective." He is also creator of the CyberSecurity Institute Certified Instructor (CSICI)™ certification as well as the CyberSecurity Forensics Analyst (CSFA)™ certification.
Steve has performed various networking, security, and training related jobs for two Fortune 50 companies, several law firms, the federal government, and many colleges throughout the Northwest. Steve is also actively involved with developing and delivering training in computer forensics to members of city, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
When Steve is not instructing classes, he consults as a forensic examiner and expert technical witness for cases involving computing and network technologies. He has authored certification practice tests for several vendors and is also a Subject Matter Expert for Comptia’s Security+, as well as a steering committee member for the Security Certified Program.
Steve has over twenty technical certifications including: Certified Technical Trainer, Certified Internet Webmaster Certified Trainer, Security Certified Program Instructor, A+, Network+, iNet+, Security+, MCSE, Master CIW Administrator, Master CIW Designer, Security Certified Network Professional, CIW Security Professional, CIW Security Analyst, CWP Security Specialist, CWP Site Designer, CWP Internetworking Specialist, CWP E-Commerce Specialist, CWP Server Administrator, Master CWP Administrator, and Master CWP Designer. Steve also holds a certificate in computer forensics from Oregon State University.
Why Take Our Course?
More organizations every day are "hanging out a shingle" to offer forensics training. Some have experienced instructors and some do not. Some also rely on a single software package for their forensic work. Our courses emphasize technique and methodology, regardless of the software package used.
Our goal is to help you become a forensic analyst that can think independently and deal with any situtation that arises. Forensic examiners that know how to use a single program and are not aware of what happens behind the scenes are not true forensic analysts, but are merely people using software. These people will not hold up well against skilled forensic examiners who challenge their results and methodology - cases can be won or lost due to the skills of the forensic examiner.
Student Comments
I was watching Court TV today, the Michael Peterson case. An expert was being questioned in regards to the computer evidence. I can say that you taught us extremely well. I was finding problems with his testimony, and was picking up mistakes that he had made during his investigation. I would have done a much better job, and after seeing this today, I realize the value of your course and why you require the prerequisites for it.
I’ll be back for the advanced class without a doubt!
Russell Titus
Student No. 03CFP0010
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Your Introduction to Computer Forensics class was one of the best I've taken yet. Not only did I learn the basics of conducting technical forensic investigations, I also feel confident that I can actually get started working in this field. Your approach of teaching what the forensic tools are doing by having us conduct forensic investigations manually is the only way to go. I feel that I could now use any software tool in my forensic investigations with confidence. The experience you related to the class from actually working in the field was invaluable, and worth three times the price of the course itself. You have enabled your students to be light years ahead of anyone else, and I'm very grateful for the new outlook you've given me in these difficult economic times. In a way I wish you'd keep this course secret to keep my competition down - I wouldn't want to go up against someone in a deposition or trial that had been trained by you!
I can't wait for your advanced class. I'll be the first to sign up.
Janet Holt
Student No. 03CFP0007
-----------------------------------------------------------------
I appreciate very much, the attention to detail that was put into the Forensics course. The written coursework is clear and to the point - some classes I've taken elsewhere have clunky, vague and unhelpful coursework. I appreciated Steve's input to the coursework, in the classroom. The hands-on practicals in class were helpful in cementing my understanding of the techniques involved.
New to me was the aspect of legal investigation, and thinking in terms of law, procedure and courtroom conduct. I believe this is a very important aspect to include in any Forensics course, as it seems reasonable to assume that if one performs this kind of work for very long, they'll end up in a courtroom situation at some point.
In addition to new techniques and knowledge, I always come away from Steve's classes with several things: one, a sense of the interconnections in computing, and, two, that I need to evaluate my assumptions and biases before sitting down at any computer.
John Weiss
Student No. 03CFP0001
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Introduction to Computer Forensics class was fantastic. I am really looking forward to any other courses that you offer. I thought I would have to travel out of state to take training of this nature and pay thousands of dollars more. I cannot thank-you enough for creating the course and your willingness to share information above and beyond the course materials.
I learned more from your course than my entire stack of forensics books and other "experts" I have talked to over the years. Just to let you know, I have canceled several security classes that I was going to take at another college and have signed up to take them from you. You make the classes fun, interesting, and I can tell you really care about your students. I am sticking with a winner.
Dual Hershi
Student No. 03CFP0006
---------------------------------------------------------------
With crimes and litigation related to the use of computer technology on the rise, the need for individuals skilled in computer forensics and computer security will continue to be in demand. Your Introduction to Computer Forensics class is top notch. Your "hands on" approach to teaching not only allows students to learn the basics of computer forensics, but also provides a detailed procedure for using forensic tools and conducting forensic investigations.
Another very important area covered in class was the legal aspects related to conducting a forensic examination, as well as how to deal with attorneys. You brought home the point that one can be an excellent forensic investigator, but all the work performed will be a waste of effort if the case is thrown out of court or lost because of a failure to follow correct procedures. Your real-world experience and stories concerning the cases you've worked on helped to solidify not only what we were learning, but why we were learning it.
Another excellent class. I am looking forward to the advanced Computer Forensics class.
Charlie Marquis
Student No. 03CFP0008
Top
-----------------------------------------------------------------
I just wanted to thank you again for your forensics class. Someone here got wind that I had some forensics training and our HR department had me do some work for them. Someone here had decided to purchase EnCase before I even took your class, so that’s what I had to use. The non-vendor related information you taught was instrumental in my being able to quickly learn the tool and produce some good results.
It was nice to be able to put to rest some of the rumors about what the computer was being used for. I was able to let HR know what the user did and didn’t appear to do.
It’s nice to get my first solo run out of the way with out having to worry about court and lawyers. A couple more from HR and maybe I’ll be ready to strike out on my own :-P
Thanks again,
Steve B
Student No. 03CFP0002
Duration:
Five Days
Price:
$800.00
Submitted by: securitylists
Hits: 0
CSI Computer Forensics Course - WOW Course Web Page
Read 2 Review(s)
| Add your own Review! | |
