CHFI: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
EC-Council’s Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) is the only comprehensive ANSI accredited, lab-focused program in the market that gives organizations vendor-neutral training in digital forensics. CHFI provides its attendees with a firm grasp of digital forensics, presenting a detailed and methodological approach to digital forensics and evidence analysis that also pivots around Dark Web, IoT, and Cloud Forensics. The tools and techniques covered in this program will prepare the learner for conducting digital investigations using ground-breaking digital forensics technologies.
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About this course
The CHFI certification, known as the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator certification, encompasses all the fundamental aspects of analyzing and evaluating digital forensics that are necessary in today’s digital landscape. From identifying traces of a security breach to gathering evidence for legal proceedings, CHFI v10 provides comprehensive guidance to students through hands-on learning. This program has undergone rigorous testing and validation by experienced veterans and leading experts in the field of cyber forensics.
CHFI v10 has been meticulously designed by industry professionals to cater to the needs of both established practitioners and individuals aspiring to enter the field. It is suitable for various career paths, including forensic analysts, cybercrime investigators, cyber defense forensic analysts, incident responders, information technology auditors, malware analysts, security consultants, and chief security officers.
Who should attend?
The CHFI program is designed for all IT professionals involved with system security, computer forensics and incident response.
- Police and other law enforcement personnel
- Defense and Security personnel
- e-Business Security professionals
- Legal professionals
- Banking, Insurance and other professionals
- Government agencies
- IT managers
- Digital forensics Service providers
Learning Outcome
- Includes critical modules in Dark Web Forensics and IoT Forensics
- Extensive coverage of Malware Forensics (latest malware samples such as Emotet and EternalBlue)
- Significant coverage of forensic methodologies for public cloud infrastructure, including Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure
- More than 50GB of crafted evidence files for investigation purposes
- More than 50% of new and advanced forensic labs
- Latest forensic tools including Splunk, DNSQuerySniffer, etc.
- In-depth focus on Volatile and Non-volatile data acquisition and examination process (RAM Forensics, Tor Forensics, etc.)
- New techniques such as Defeating Anti-forensic technique, Windows ShellBags including analyzing LNK files and Jump Lists
- Massive updates on all modules in CHFI
- Accepted and trusted by cybersecurity practitioners across the Fortune 500 globally
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites required to attend this course.
Course Content
Module 1: Computer Forensics in Today’s World
Module 2: Computer Forensics Investigation Process
Module 3: Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
Module 4: Data Acquisition and Duplication
Module 5: Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques
Module 6: Windows Forensics
Module 7: Linux and Mac Forensics
Module 8: Network Forensics
Module 9: Investigating Web Attacks
Module 10: Dark Web Forensics
Module 11: Database Forensics
Module 12: Cloud Forensics
Module 13: Investigating Email Crimes
Module 14: Malware Forensics
Module 15: Mobile Forensics
Module 16: IoT Forensics
Certification
CHFI
The CHFI is awarded after successfully passing exam ECO 312-49. CHFI ECO 312-49 exams are available at ECC exam centers.
CHFI Exam Details
The number of questions: 150
Exam prefix: 312-38 (ECC Exam)
Test duration: 4 hours
Test format: Multiple choice
Test delivery: ECC Exam
FAQs
What does the CHFI credential entail?
The CHFI credential encompasses a comprehensive set of knowledge and skills in the field of computer hacking forensic investigation. It validates an individual’s expertise in various aspects of digital forensics, including the ability to identify and analyze evidence of cybercrime, collect digital artifacts, perform forensic analysis, and prepare reports for legal proceedings.
The CHFI credential is a testament to an individual’s proficiency in conducting thorough investigations, ensuring data integrity, and applying industry best practices in the field of cyber forensics.
Why CHFI
- It is carefully designed and developed by seasoned experts and practitioners in the field of digital forensics. This comprehensive course is vendor-neutral, covering a wide range of technologies and solutions utilized in forensic investigations.
- One of the highlights of the program is its emphasis on hands-on learning. It offers detailed labs that provide students with valuable practical experience. In fact, approximately 50% of the training time is dedicated to these hands-on exercises.
- The curriculum encompasses all the essential knowledge and skills required to meet regulatory compliance standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOX, HIPPA, and more. This ensures that professionals trained are well-equipped to adhere to industry regulations.
- The student kit provided includes an extensive collection of white papers for additional reading and reference. These resources further enhance the learning experience.
- Moreover, the program teaches a systematic and repeatable forensics investigation methodology, a vital skill for versatile digital forensic professionals. This methodology enhances employability by providing a structured approach to investigations.
- The student kit also includes various forensics investigation templates for tasks like evidence collection, chain-of-custody documentation, and final investigation reports. These templates streamline and standardize the investigative process.
- To facilitate practical learning, the program offers cloud-based virtual labs. This allows students to practice and refine their investigation techniques in a simulated, real-time environment.
How can I prepare for the exam?
You can join our face-to-face public or virtual or Bespoke class. Just choose the right class type for your learning needs and goal.
At this time, this course is available for private class and in-house training only. Please contact us for any inquiries.