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Computer Forensics Courses

Computer forensics courses can help you learn data recovery techniques, digital evidence analysis, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in identifying cyber threats, conducting forensic investigations, and preserving digital evidence for legal proceedings. Many courses introduce tools like EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy, that support analyzing hard drives, recovering deleted files, and examining network traffic.

Popular Computer Forensics Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 41 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Incident Response and Threat Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Digital Forensics, System Monitoring, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Firewall, Security Software, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring

    4.7 stars, 460 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (460) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Memory Management

    4.8 stars, 97 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (97) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Investigation, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Cybersecurity, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Prioritization, Resource Planning, Business Analysis, Data Loss Prevention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Mobile Security, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

    4 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Firewall, Key Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Risk Management Framework

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    CFR: Risk and Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Trend Analysis, Technical Documentation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Information Assurance, IT General Controls (ITGC), Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Information Privacy

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - Risks 6-10

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Data Integrity, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Incident Response, Server Side, CI/CD

    4.6 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer forensics courses

  • Threat Investigation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Incident Response and Threat Mitigation: Edureka
  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 7: Pearson
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera
  • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
  • CFR: Risk and Threat Analysis: CertNexus

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