CDFP – Certified Digital Forensic Professional

This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation of incidents in which computers or computer technology play a significant role. Participants completing this course will be familiar with the core computer science theory and practical skills necessary to perform first level digital forensic investigations, understand the role of technology in investigating computer-related crimes, and be prepared to deal with law enforcement, judiciary and the attorneys involved in investigating cyber-crimes.

  1. Undergraduate Degree and above or;
  2. 5 five years’ experience in investigation related field.
  1. Legal Aspects of Digital Forensics & Global Approach
  2. Computer Hardware
  3. File Systems
  4. Disks and Storage Media
  5. Digital Evidence- Foundations
  6. Managing Digital Evidence
  7. Boot Process: Windows, Linux, and Macintosh
  8. Mobile Devices Forensics
  9. Acquiring, Process and Presentation of Digital Evidence
  10. Forensic Investigation Theory
  11. Processing Evidence
  12. Presenting Evidence
  13. Forensic Models, Appliances and Protocols
  14. Cryptography, Password Cracking and Steganography
  15. Lab Protocols
  16. Digital Forensic Practical’s 

Part-time

Our part-time course is flexible for busy professionals. We offer classes in the evenings from 18:00hrs to 20:00hrs or on Saturdays from 08:00hrs to 16:00hrs. This mode of study takes 6 months with a minimum class attendance threshold of 75%

Online Study: We offer the option of online study to those who chose a more interactive mode of learning. Online study type is executed along with part-time study classes for completion in 6 months.

For part-time students: Exams are delivered four-times a year meaning part-time students are eligible to write their exams every 3 months or twice during the period of study.

Upon successful completion of all written exam’s students are required to apply for membership with the IICFIP.

 

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify pertinent electronic evidence in the context of violations of specific laws; those that deal with computer and related crimes, also referred to as cyber laws or technology crime laws.
  • Locate and recover relevant electronic evidence from different platforms and Operating Systems using a variety of tools.
  • Identify and articulate probable causes that may be necessary to obtain a warrant to search and seize electronic artifacts and recognize the limits of such warrants.
  • Recognize and maintain a chain of custody of electronic evidence.
  • Follow a documented forensics investigation process covering the end-to-end digital forensics life cycle.
  • IT Technicians
  • Network Engineers
  • Law enforcement/Military
  • Systems engineer

If you take a seat with us, you are going to get all the necessary information for your Successful Career Growth. We are also looking to help professionals and service providers who are trying to reach their potential.

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