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Digital Forensics Courses

Digital forensics courses can help you learn data recovery, evidence analysis, and incident response techniques. You can build skills in analyzing digital footprints, conducting forensic investigations on various devices, and understanding legal implications of digital evidence. Many courses introduce tools like EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy, that support examining hard drives and mobile devices, as well as methods for documenting findings and presenting evidence in a clear, concise manner.

Popular Digital Forensics Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, NIST 800-53, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Security Architecture Review, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Risk Management, System Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Configuration Management

    4.7 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (50) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Linux Commands, Linux, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Operating Systems

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Windows Registry Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, User Accounts, USB, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, File Management

    4.7 stars, 70 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (70) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Digital Fluency

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Storytelling, Content Creation, Cyber Security Strategy, Digital Publishing, Vulnerability Assessments, Non-Verbal Communication, Health Technology, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Personal Care, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Cybersecurity: Risks and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Management, Data Security, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Risk Management, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Incident Response and Cyber Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Event Monitoring, Endpoint Security, System Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Digital Footprint

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, digital literacy, Social Media, Data Management, Data Ethics, Goal Setting

    4.6 stars, 670 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (670) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    Windows OS Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Digital Analysis

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (89) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, Data Security, Vulnerability, System Monitoring, Analysis, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Email Security, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Cyber Security in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Network Security

    4.7 stars, 666 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (666) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Analyst: Edureka
  • Windows Registry Forensics: Infosec
  • Professional Skills: Digital Fluency: Arizona State University
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Risks and Protection: John Wiley & Sons
  • Incident Response and Cyber Forensics: Edureka
  • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
  • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec
  • CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Analyze: CertNexus

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