In the digital sphere, one of the critical issues that businesses and individuals grapple with is cyber threats. These threats constitute a significant security concern, necessitating the development of mechanisms to not only address security breaches but also to investigate and understand them adequately. Organizations that fail to address their cybersecurity blind spots in such a volatile threat landscape will inevitably suffer a data breach.

Cyber security investigations refer to the act of probing, scrutinizing, and dissecting data to uncover past or current cyber-related activities that threaten or violate an entity’s security measures. A cyber security investigation process helps identify what led to a breach, the scope of influence, and recommends preventative measures for future intrusion attempts. No doubt, digital evidence is a crucial player in solving cybersecurity crimes, but it is more fragile and can easily be tampered with or altered. Court requires sound digital evidence without any alteration. Therefore, protecting digital evidence at every phase is of major concern from its collection to prosecution and court presentation.

This comprehensive training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct thorough cybersecurity investigations and manage electronic evidence effectively.

Target Participants

This training program is designed for cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, law enforcement personnel, legal professionals, and anyone involved in the field of cybersecurity or digital investigations.

Course Objectives

• By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Well-equipped to handle cybersecurity incidents.
• Conduct effective investigations.
• Understand best ways to secure digital evidence.
• Manage electronic evidence in a legally sound manner.
• Contributing to the overall security posture of their organizations

Course Duration                10 Days

Course Outline

Understand Cyber Threat Landscape

• Overview of current cyber threats
• Types of cyber-attacks and their characteristics
• Role of threat intelligence in cybersecurity
• Emerging trends in cybersecurity

Introduction to Cybersecurity Investigations

• What is Cybercrime Investigations?
• Top five Cybercrimes
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Steps in a Cyber Security Investigation Process

Digital Forensics Techniques

• Forensic tools and methodologies
• Data acquisition and preservation
• Chain of custody and evidence integrity

Electronic Evidence Management

• Proper handling and storage of digital evidence
• Documentation
• Case reporting
• Collaboration with legal teams

Handling Evidence from Specific Sources

• Mobile Devices
• Social media
• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Infotainment and Telematics Systems
• Email
• Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing

Mobile Device Forensics

• Techniques for mobile device data extraction
• Analysis of mobile apps and data
• Challenges in mobile device forensics

Cloud Forensics

• Investigating incidents in cloud environments
• Extracting and analysing cloud-based evidence
• Legal considerations in cloud forensics

Network Forensics

• Analysing network traffic for evidence
• Identifying and tracking malicious activities
• Incident detection and response in a networked environment

Social Engineering Investigations

• Understanding social engineering tactics
• Investigating phishing attacks and social manipulation
• Prevention and mitigation strategies

Reporting and Documentation Tools in Cybersecurity Investigations

• Importance of incident reporting
• Creating comprehensive incident documentation
• Communicating findings to stakeholders

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Investigations

• Tracing cryptocurrency transactions
• Investigating blockchain-based incidents
• Challenges and considerations in cryptocurrency investigations

Other tools used in Cybersecurity Investigations

• Forensic Imaging Tools
• Memory Analysis Tools
• Legal and Compliance Tools

Legal and Ethical Considerations in Digital Investigations

• Admissibility of digital evidence in court
• Expert witness testimony
• Ethical guidelines for digital investigators

Cloud Storage vs Local Storage for Digital Evidence

• Advantages of Cloud Storage
• Challenges of Cloud Storage
• Local Storage for Digital Evidence
• Considerations for Decision-Making

Evidence Preservation and Integrity

• Hashing Techniques
• Write-Blocking
• Digital Signatures

Chain of Custody

• Documentation Procedures
• Legal Admissibility
• Handling Transfers

Data Recovery and Reconstruction

• Deleted File Recovery
• Reconstructing File Systems

Electronic Evidence in Litigation

• Legal Standards
• Challenges and Best Practices

Data Privacy and Ethics

• Privacy Considerations
• Informed Consent

International Collaboration in Electronic Evidence

• Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs)
• Cross-Border Investigations
• Case Studies

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Electronic Evidence

• Automated Pattern Recognition
• Predictive Analysis

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

Training Venue

Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

Airport Pick Up and Accommodation

Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request.

Terms Of Payment

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to our email.