CYBER FORENSICS & DIGITAL EVIDENCE
COURSE CONTENTS
Cyber forensic and Data management
Computer and Cyber Forensic basics
Computer and cyber forensic basics involve the application of investigative techniques to analyze digital devices and networks for evidence of criminal activities or security breaches. It includes collecting and examining data from computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices to reconstruct events, identify perpetrators, and ensure the integrity of evidence for legal purposes or cybersecurity investigations.
Data and Evidence Recovery
to uncover evidence for legal or investigative purposes, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
Data management
involves organizing, storing, and protecting digital information, then retrieving and analyzing it.
Web security
Web application security risks
include vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and insecure authentication mechanisms, which can be exploited by attackers to steal data or compromise user accounts. Effective security measures, like input validation and secure coding practices, are essential to mitigate these risks and protect against unauthorized access and data breaches. Regular security audits and updates are also critical to maintaining web application integrity and safeguarding sensitive information.
Security Standards
set of guidelines or best practices designed to protect digital systems and information. It outlines rules and procedures for securing networks, computers, and data from cyber threats. These standards help organizations assess and improve their security posture, ensuring they meet industry or regulatory requirements for safeguarding sensitive information against hacking, malware, and unauthorized access.
Threat and threat risk modeling
Threat modeling involves identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities in systems or applications. It helps prioritize security measures and defenses based on potential threats. Threat risk modeling assesses the likelihood and impact of these threats to inform effective security strategies and mitigation efforts.
Log analysis and Log reading
Collection
Logs are records of activities on computers and networks, collected automatically by systems.
Analysis
Log analysis involves examining these records to detect unusual or suspicious activities that could indicate security breaches or threats
Importance
It helps cybersecurity professionals understand and respond to incidents quickly, improving overall system security and preventing future attacks.