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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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    IBM

    Security Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Endpoint Detection and Response, Vulnerability Assessments

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Encryption, Cryptography, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Authentications, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, AI Enablement, Wireless Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Mobile Security

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project

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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Fraud detection, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Digital Painting Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Adobe Illustrator, Digital Design, Creativity, Image Quality, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Data Sharing, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cryptography, Security Software, Security Strategy, Network Security, Risk Modeling, Data Access, Statistical Methods

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Windows OS Forensics

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

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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Windows Registry Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, File Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, System Support

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Digital Footprint

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Data Ethics, Information Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Digital Identity & Security – Introduction to PKI

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Network Security, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Cyber Espionage and Counterintelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Data Loss Prevention, Anomaly Detection, Data Security, System Implementation, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular digital forensics courses

  • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
  • Cyber Security: Mobile Security: Macquarie University
  • Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project: IBM
  • Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations : Starweaver
  • Digital Painting Specialization: Michigan State University
  • Cyber Security: Data Security and Information Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec
  • Windows Registry Forensics: Infosec
  • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh

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