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PECB Certified Digital Forensics Examiner – CDFE

Gain knowledge in digital forensics, digital evidence analysis, and conducting investigations in IT environments.

The Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE) training provides the expertise to conduct digital forensic investigations and obtain legally admissible digital evidence. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of forensic analysis techniques across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices.

Throughout the course, you will learn about the latest tools and methods for acquiring, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence, all while adhering to best practices in the industry. You will also explore core areas such as file system forensics, memory forensics, network analysis, and advanced malware analysis. By mastering the critical components of digital forensics, you will be well-prepared to handle complex investigations and secure evidence from a range of devices and systems.

Upon successful completion of the training, you will be eligible to sit for the PECB Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE) exam. Earning this credential will demonstrate your capability to lead advanced investigations, perform in-depth analysis, and ensure the integrity of digital evidence across diverse environments.

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Training description

Training program
Day 1
Foundations of digital forensics
Day 2
File system analysis and reverse engineering
Day 3
Malware analysis and threat hunting
Day 4
Advanced forensic analysis and incident response
Day 5
Certification exam
Who should attend?
  • Digital forensics analysts and investigators
  • IT security professionals and incident responders
  • Legal professionals involved in cybercrime cases
  • Corporate security officers and compliance managers
  • Professionals seeking to advance their knowledge in digital forensics
  • Information security team members
  • Cybersecurity professionals and cyber intelligence analysts
Training objectives
  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of digital forensic principles, legal considerations, and investigative procedures applicable to cybercrime and incident response
  • Effectively collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from various sources, ensuring adherence to chain-of-custody and evidentiary standards
  • Utilize industry-standard forensic tools and methodologies to examine file systems, recover deleted data, and detect evidence of tampering or malicious activity
  • Produce comprehensive forensic reports and communicate findings clearly, supporting both technical and legal audiences in investigations and potential litigation
Exam
  • The “PECB Certified Digital Forensics Examiner” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements.
  • It covers the following competency domains:
    • Domain 1: Network traffic and protocol analysis
    • Domain 2: Memory acquisition and forensics
    • Domain 3: File-system and disk forensics
    • Domain 4: Malware analysis and reverse engineering
    • Domain 5: Threat hunting, automation, and correlation
Certification
  • After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
  • The certification requirements for PECB Certified Digital Forensics Examiner are:
Certificate name
PECB Certified Digital Forensics Examiner
Exam name
PECB Certified Digital Forensics Examiner exam
Experience
Two years (one year of experience in computer forensics)
Experience in digital forensics
200 hours
Other requirements
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
The digital forensic activities should follow best practices and include the following:
  1. Performing comprehensive forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, storage media, and cloud infrastructures
  2. Preserving data integrity and chain of custody throughout evidence collection and handling
  3. Analyzing file systems, network logs, and memory captures to reconstruct user and system activity
  4. Collaborating with law enforcement, legal counsel, and corporate security teams on evidence requirements and case strategy
  5. Developing and enforcing digital-forensics best practices, policies, and standard operating procedures
  6. Leading incident response efforts focused on digital evidence acquisition, analysis, and remediation
What do you get?
certificate of participation
meetings with experts
best practices / experiences
innovative forms of classes
competitive prices
General information
  • Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and foundational knowledge of digital forensics before attending this course.
  • The training course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, using real-world examples of what it takes to become a certified digital forensics examiner.
  • Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
  • The hands-on labs structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam.
  • Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
  • Participants will receive more than 300 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical labs.
  • Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
  • Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the date the coupon code is received because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply.
Net Price
  • Self-study - 739,00 EUR

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