Introduction to Digital Forensic Analysis Course

The International Chair in Blockchain for Cybersecurity, CyberChain, presents the course Introduction to Digital Forensics, a free online training course available on the e4you platform.

The course, like the Chair itself, is coordinated by the Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), the University of Salamanca, and the BISITE Research Group. Its aim is to introduce students to the fundamentals of digital forensics and cybersecurity, with no prior knowledge required.

The course is designed for technical professionals who wish to gain an introduction to digital forensic analysis, as well as legal professionals who need to become familiar with the fundamentals of digital forensics.

The course is structured into six core modules:

• Module 1: Fundamentals of Digital Forensics.
• Module 2: Evidence Preservation and Chain of Custody.
• Module 3: Digital Evidence Acquisition.
• Module 4: Forensic Analysis.
• Module 5: Cybersecurity Concepts and Incident Response.
• Module 6: Presentation of Findings.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of digital forensics and cybersecurity.
• Identify the main stages of a digital forensic investigation.
• Recognize the importance of evidence preservation and the chain of custody.
• Become familiar with basic methods for acquiring and analyzing digital evidence.
• Understand how the findings of a forensic investigation are presented.