Daily Agenda
Day 1: Foundations of Forensic Investigation
Topics:
- Introduction to forensic science and investigation
- Types of forensic investigations (digital, physical, network, mobile)
- Roles and responsibilities of investigators
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Overview of investigation lifecycle
Session Breakdown:
- Course overview and expectations
- Key terminology and concepts
- Legal frameworks and admissibility of evidence
- Case study discussion (high-level)
Day 2: Evidence Handling & Chain of Custody
Topics:
- Types of evidence (digital, physical, trace)
- Evidence identification and classification
- Collection principles
- Preservation techniques
- Chain of custody documentation
Session Breakdown:
- Evidence lifecycle
- Common mistakes in evidence handling
- Documentation standards
- Case discussion: Evidence contamination and legal impact
Day 3: Forensic Analysis Concepts
Topics:
- Introduction to forensic analysis methodologies
- Data acquisition concepts (disk, memory, network)
- File systems and artifacts overview
- Timeline analysis
- Common forensic tools overview
Session Breakdown:
- How analysts reconstruct events
- Indicators of compromise (IOCs)
- Correlating evidence from multiple sources
- Case study: Incident reconstruction
Day 4: Specialized Forensic Domains
Topics:
- Digital forensics (computers and storage)
- Mobile device forensics
- Network forensics
- Cloud and emerging technologies
- Anti-forensics techniques (conceptual)
Session Breakdown:
- Challenges in modern investigations
- Encryption and data obfuscation concepts
- Cross-border investigation considerations
- Case discussion: Multi-domain investigation
Day 5: Reporting & Presentation
Topics:
- Forensic reporting principles
- Structuring investigation reports
- Expert witness role and testimony
- Communicating technical findings to non-technical audiences
- Review and course wrap-up
Session Breakdown:
- Elements of a strong forensic report
- Common reporting pitfalls
- Courtroom presentation techniques
- Final case study discussion and knowledge recap