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ICAC - Cybercop 101 - Basic Data Recovery & Acquisition

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This course is funded through OJJDP. To register for this class, you must be affiliated with an ICAC Task Force. Furthermore, you must agree to comply with the Best Practices and Standards established by ICAC. If you have any questions about the ICAC Best Practices and Standards, please contact your ICAC commander.

This 3 day course was designed for criminal investigators, prosecutors, or support staff whose duties include the investigation and prosecution of high-technology crimes and the seizure of electronic evidence. It teaches the fundamentals of computer operations and hardware function, and how to protect, preserve and image digital evidence. This class will introduce participants to the unique skills, best practices and methodologies necessary to assist in the investigation and prosecution of computer crime.

The course includes presentations and hands-on instruction on such topics as Partitioning, Data Storage, Hardware and Software write blockers, the Boot Up & Shutdown processes, Live Imaging, Encryption Detection, and Duplicate Imaging best practices.

This course is designed for individuals who already possess a good understanding of computers and common software applications. It utilizes common computer forensic applications, currently used in the field by experienced practitioners.

BDRA follows the guidelines, standards, and best practices set forth by SWGDE’s Best Practices for Computer Forensics and NIJ’s Analysis Guidelines to create forensically-sound images.

Department of Homeland Security Approved Course

ICAC Course Registration Requests are processed through Fox Valley Technical College Criminal Justice Services.

Please follow this Fox Valley Registration Request Link to make your request for course registration.

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