This training is intended for U.S. Criminal Justice
Practitioners. Please register using your agency-issued email. Course Description
This course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills
required to acquire forensic backup images of commonly encountered
forms of digital evidence (Microsoft® Windows® based computers and
external storage devices) in a forensically-sound manner. Presentations and hands-on practical exercises
cover topics on storage media and how data is stored,
the forensic acquisition process, tool validation, hardware and software
write blockers, forensic backup image formats, and multiple forensic
acquisition methods. Students will use third party tools, both free and
commercial, that are currently used by practitioners in the field. Key concepts covered in this course include:
• Storage media
• Forensic acquisition
process and methods
• Tool validation
• Hardware and
software write blockers
• Forensic backup image
formats Students who
complete this course and pass the post-test are eligible for 1.0 point toward
the 3CE certification.
Recommended Skills
This course is
intended for law enforcement personnel with a solid understanding of
computers and common software applications. NW3C recommends that students complete the following courses before
registering for Basic Digital Forensic Analysis. Cancellation
NW3C may cancel any class for any reason
and without notice. NW3C
is not responsible for non-refundable travel accommodations lost or rendered moot as a result
of a class cancellation. |
BYOD Course
This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course. You will use your own laptop computer for all in-class exercises. Computer Requirements
The hands-on practical exercises are intensive, critical to understanding the material being taught, and required to successfully complete the class. If your computer hardware does not meet the mandatory requirements listed below, your experience in taking the class will be less than ideal and may also impact other students while the instructors take time to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
Mandatory Operating System Requirements
•Operating system.Your computer must be running Microsoft Windows 10 or macOS v10.12 or later. Make sure your operating system is fully updated prior to class.
•Smartphones and tablets are prohibited.
• Local administrator access is required. If you do not have administrative rights, you will not be able to successfully complete the class. Prior to class, please check with your IT department to install the required software.
• Disconnect your VPN . Disconnect your work virtual private network (VPN). Being connected to the Internet through a VPN can block access to the virtual lab environment.
Mandatory Software Requirements
• Citrix Workspace App. Required to access our virtual lab environment and to complete the required hands-on practical exercises.
• Google Chrome. The recommended browser to launch our virtual lab environment.
• Webex Meetings. Required to enter our live online training environment, Webex Training Center.
• Webex Chrome Extension. Required to launch our live online training environment, Webex Training Center, and works hand-in-hand with the Webex Meetings application. *Your attendance at this course is conditional upon your compliance with CDC, state, and local guidance regarding COVID-19 prevention. While CDC, state, and local guidance is designed to reduce the rate of COVID-19 infections, nothing can eliminate your risk of contracting COVID-19 or one of its variants. By attending this class, you acknowledge that you understand and are assuming the risk of contracti |