Cyber Surveillance & Digital Forensics: Secure Digital Investigations

Introduction:

Cyber Surveillance & Digital Forensics equips professionals with the expertise to conduct effective cyber investigations, analyze digital evidence, and monitor online activities securely and legally. This course focuses on mastering digital forensic tools, understanding cyber surveillance techniques, and navigating the legal landscape of cyber investigations. Participants will learn to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence, trace cybercriminals, and protect digital assets. This course bridges the gap between cyber threats and effective digital investigations, enabling professionals to safeguard digital environments and bring cybercriminals to justice.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for professionals in cybersecurity, law enforcement, and IT, including:

• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Digital Forensics Investigators
• Law Enforcement Officers
• IT Security Specialists
• Incident Response Teams
• Legal Professionals
• Compliance Officers
• Government Officials
• Security Consultants
• Researchers

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this Cyber Surveillance & Digital Forensics course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and techniques of cyber surveillance and digital forensics.
• Implement digital forensic tools and methodologies for evidence collection and analysis.
• Understand the legal framework for cyber investigations and digital evidence.
• Implement techniques for network monitoring and traffic analysis.
• Understand the principles of malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Implement strategies for tracing cybercriminals and identifying digital footprints.
• Understand the role of data recovery and file system analysis in digital forensics.
• Implement techniques for analyzing mobile devices and cloud-based data.
• Understand the ethical considerations of cyber surveillance and digital forensics.
• Implement strategies for securing digital evidence and maintaining chain of custody.
• Understand the role of incident response and threat intelligence in cyber investigations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different digital forensic tools and techniques.
• Enhance their ability to conduct comprehensive cyber investigations.
• Improve digital security and incident response capabilities.
• Contribute to the development of effective cybercrime prevention and prosecution strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in cyber surveillance and digital forensics.
• Become a knowledgeable and effective digital forensics and cyber surveillance professional.
• Understand the role of data encryption and decryption in digital forensics.
• Learn how to use digital forensic software and hardware effectively.
• Understand the role of international cooperation in cybercrime investigations.
• Develop skills in communicating digital forensic findings and technical information effectively.
• Learn how to integrate digital forensics into strategic cybersecurity planning and incident response.
• Understand the importance of data privacy and compliance in cyber investigations.
• Develop the ability to analyze and interpret digital evidence and network traffic data.
• Understand the role of cyber threat intelligence and threat hunting in digital forensics.
• Learn how to develop digital forensic investigation plans for specific cyber incidents.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Surveillance and Digital Forensics

• Overview of cybercrime and the need for digital investigations.
• Understanding the principles of cyber surveillance and digital forensics.
• Introduction to key concepts (digital evidence, chain of custody, forensic tools).
• Legal and ethical considerations in cyber investigations.
• Setting the stage for secure digital investigations.

Module 2: Legal Framework for Cyber Investigations

• Understanding relevant laws and regulations (e.g., computer fraud laws, data privacy acts).
• Analyzing legal requirements for obtaining digital evidence.
• Understanding search warrants and legal processes for cyber investigations.
• International cooperation in cybercrime investigations.
• Learning to ensure legal compliance in digital forensics.

Module 3: Digital Forensic Tools and Methodologies

• Implementing digital forensic tools for evidence collection and analysis.
• Understanding forensic imaging and data acquisition techniques.
• Analyzing file systems and data structures.
• Utilizing forensic software for data recovery and analysis.
• Learning to select and use appropriate forensic tools.

Module 4: Network Monitoring and Traffic Analysis

• Implementing techniques for network monitoring and traffic analysis.
• Understanding network protocols and traffic patterns.
• Analyzing network logs and intrusion detection systems.
• Utilizing network forensic tools for traffic capture and analysis.
• Learning to identify network-based attacks and anomalies.

Module 5: Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

• Understanding the principles of malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Analyzing malware behavior and functionality.
• Utilizing malware analysis tools and techniques.
• Identifying malware signatures and indicators of compromise.
• Learning to analyze and mitigate malware threats.

Module 6: Tracing Cybercriminals and Identifying Digital Footprints

• Implementing strategies for tracing cybercriminals and identifying digital footprints.
• Analyzing IP addresses, domain names, and online accounts.
• Utilizing OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) techniques.
• Understanding the principles of online investigations and attribution.
• Learning to track and identify cybercriminals.

Module 7: Data Recovery and File System Analysis

• Understanding the principles of data recovery and file system analysis.
• Implementing techniques for recovering deleted files and data.
• Analyzing file system metadata and timestamps.
• Utilizing data carving and file signature analysis.
• Learning to recover and analyze digital evidence.

Module 8: Mobile Device Forensics

• Implementing techniques for analyzing mobile devices and data.
• Understanding mobile operating systems and file systems.
• Utilizing mobile forensic tools for data extraction and analysis.
• Analyzing app data, call logs, and SMS messages.
• Learning to conduct mobile device forensics.

Module 9: Cloud Forensics

• Implementing techniques for analyzing cloud-based data.
• Understanding cloud storage and computing environments.
• Utilizing cloud forensic tools and APIs.
• Analyzing cloud logs and access records.
• Learning to conduct cloud forensics.

Module 10: Ethical Considerations of Cyber Surveillance and Digital Forensics

• Analyzing the ethical implications of cyber surveillance and digital forensics.
• Understanding the principles of privacy, civil liberties, and data protection.
• Implementing strategies for ensuring ethical conduct in digital investigations.
• Understanding the role of professional ethics and codes of conduct.
• Learning to address ethical dilemmas in cyber investigations.

Module 11: Securing Digital Evidence and Maintaining Chain of Custody

• Implementing strategies for securing digital evidence and maintaining chain of custody.
• Understanding the principles of evidence preservation and integrity.
• Utilizing forensic imaging and hashing techniques.
• Documenting evidence collection and handling procedures.
• Learning to ensure the admissibility of digital evidence in court.

Module 12: Incident Response and Threat Intelligence

• Understanding the role of incident response and threat intelligence in cyber investigations.
• Analyzing incident response procedures and best practices.
• Utilizing threat intelligence platforms and data feeds.
• Implementing strategies for proactive threat hunting and detection.
• Learning to integrate incident response and threat intelligence.

Module 13: Digital Forensic Reporting and Expert Testimony

• Developing effective digital forensic reports and documentation.
• Analyzing the role of expert testimony in court proceedings.
• Understanding the principles of evidence presentation and communication.
• Implementing techniques for data visualization and reporting.
• Learning to present digital forensic findings effectively.

Module 14: Case Studies and Best Practices in Digital Forensics

• Analyzing real-world case studies of successful digital forensic investigations.
• Learning from best practices across different sectors and applications.
• Identifying key lessons learned and challenges in implementation.
• Discussing the role of innovation and adaptation.
• Sharing knowledge and experience.

Module 15: Future Trends and Action Planning for Digital Forensics

• Exploring emerging trends and opportunities in digital forensics (AI-driven forensics, blockchain forensics, IoT forensics).
• Developing action plans for advancing digital forensics within organizations and communities.
• Analyzing the role of individual and collective action.
• Understanding how to stay up to date on digital forensics information.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.