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Forensic Investigation Techniques
Course Description

This training provides a comprehensive foundation in forensic investigation techniques used in modern digital and traditional investigative contexts. It focuses on principles, methodologies, and best practices for identifying, collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting evidence.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core concepts and types of forensic investigations
  • Recognize proper evidence handling and chain of custody procedures
  • Identify key forensic tools and techniques
  • Analyze investigation workflows and methodologies
  • Interpret forensic findings in a legal and professional context
  • Understand reporting and courtroom presentation principles 
  • Law enforcement officers and investigators
  • Legal professionals (prosecutors, lawyers, judges)
  • IT and cybersecurity professionals
  • Compliance and audit personnel
  • Intelligence analysts
  • Students or professionals transitioning into forensic investigation roles 

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

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.

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Course Rounds

5 Days
Code Date Venue Fees Action
SEC146-01
2026-06-07
Riyadh
USD 5450
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SEC146-02
2026-10-04
Cairo
USD 5450
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SEC146-03
2026-12-13
Dubai
USD 5450
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