Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator
(CHFI)

The Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) program is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to detect, investigate, and prevent cybercrimes. This course emphasizes real-world forensic investigation techniques, digital evidence handling, and incident response strategies. The program is delivered in collaboration with reputed industry bodies,
ensuring alignment with current cybersecurity standards and workforce demands.

 

Course Duration​​

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• Total Duration: 40 Hours

  Mode Options:

  • Online (Live Instructor-led)

  • Offline (Classroom-based)

  • Hybrid (Combination of both)

• Exact mode will be decided batch wise depending upon candidate profile​

• Several assignments, Live Project Participation, Capstone Project

• Industry integration for the course

 

Certification

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• Global certification through EC Council, USA

• EC-Council is a non-degree granting institution. EC-Council delivers cybersecurity certificate courses which map to industry certifications and recognised globally. 
• EC-Council’s  Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) exams are all accredited by ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Standard exam development process as High quality certification exam.
• Certified Ethical Hacker is completely mapped to National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) framework – NICE’s speciality area category ‘Protect and Defend.CEH, Certified Ethical Hacker, NICE, National Initiative For Cybersecurity Education
• The Department of Defense, USA Formally Approves EC-Council Certification to help Defend US Interests.

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Course Objective

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• Understand cybercrime investigation processes

• Learn digital forensics tools and techniques

• Acquire skills in evidence collection and preservation

• Perform forensic analysis on various platforms

• Develop incident response strategies

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Eligibility

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• Graduates in any discipline

• IT professionals wishing to make career shift

• B Tech and MBA students

• Corporate professionals in related field to upscale

• Pan India with focus on digital audience

 

Course Dimension

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• Module 1: Computer Forensics Fundamentals

• Module 2: Computer Forensics Investigation Process

• Module 3: Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems

• Module 4: Data Acquisition and Duplication

• Module 5: Digital Evidence Collection 

• Module 6: Windows and Linux Forensics

• Module 7: Network Forensics

• Module 8: Web and Email Forensics

• Module 9: Malware Forensics

• Module 10: Mobile Forensics

• Module 11: Cloud Forensics

• Module 12: Incident Response & Reporting

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Program Anatomy​​

• Extensive demo and exercise

• Several projects on use of various tools

• Capstone project

• Managed through a LMS platform with separate web page for each batch

• All digital content available through web page of the batch

• Flexible  structure customised each week while making the weekly roster

 

Delivery​

​Program Delivery Pedagogy

• Interactive theoretical sessions to cover fundamental and advanced concepts.

• Practical sessions in a controlled environment to apply theoretical knowledge.

• Real-world scenarios to enhance problem-solving skills.

• Engagement in live projects

• Delivery by Industry Experts.

• A comprehensive project to apply learning in a practical, real-world context.

• Regular quizzes, assignments, and exams to evaluate understanding and progress.

 

Hands On Practical Session

• Real-time forensic investigation scenarios

• Use of industry tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Autopsy)

• Case-based learning and simulations

• Lab exercises for each module

• Capstone project involving full investigation lifecycle

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Broad Coverage

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• Module 1: Computer Forensics Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Digital Forensics
  • Cybercrime Types and Investigation Challenges
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Module 2: Computer Forensics Investigation Process
  • Investigation Methodology
  • Chain of Custody
  • Evidence Documentation

• Module 3: Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
  • Disk Structure and Storage
  • File Systems (FAT, NTFS, EXT)
  • Data Acquisition Techniques

• Module 4: Data Acquisition and Duplication
  • Imaging Techniques
  • Disk Cloning
  • Live vs Dead Acquisition

• Module 5: Digital Evidence Collection
  • Identifying and Handling Evidence​
  • Volatile and Non-Volatile Data• Evidence Preservation Techniques

         • Evidence Preservation Techniques

• Module 6: Windows and Linux Forensics

         • Windows Registry Analysis
         • Event Logs Investigation
          • Linux File System Analysis

• Module 7: Network Forensics
  • Network Traffic Analysis
  • Log Analysis
  • Intrusion Detection

• Module 8: Web and Email Forensics
  • Browser Activity Analysis
  • Email Tracking and Investigation
  • Phishing Case Analysis

• Module 9: Malware Forensics
  • Malware Types and Behaviour
  • Static and Dynamic Analysis
  • Reverse Engineering Basics

• Module 10: Mobile Forensics
  • Mobile Device Investigation
  • Data Extraction Techniques
  • App Analysis

• Module 9: Malware Forensics
  • Malware Types and Behaviour
  • Static and Dynamic Analysis
  • Reverse Engineering Basics

• Module 10: Mobile Forensics
  • Mobile Device Investigation
  • Data Extraction Techniques
  • App Analysis

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