Mahan Academy /Introduction to Digital Forensics

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Introduction to Digital Forensics

  • 28 Lessons
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In this self-paced on-demand class, students will learn and practice the basic concepts of digital forensics. We will explore many areas of the field and have multiple hands-on labs. Join me to discover what the digital forensic world looks like! If you enjoy puzzles and problem solving, the digital forensic field just might be for you. In this class, learn how to uncover hidden data and even learn how law enforcement uses digital evidence to solve crimes. Come investigate with me!

Ages 13+ recommended

Suitable for 1 semester

Course Content:

Module 1: Welcome to Digital Forensics

Video Lesson
Vocabulary

Module 2: Digital Evidence and Solving Crimes

Video Lesson

Module 3: Tools Used by Computer Forensic Analysts

Video Lesson
Quiz 1

Module 4: Types of Digital Data

Video Lesson

Module 5: How Data is Stored

Video Lesson
Activity: Evidence Log
Submit Evidence Log Here
Quiz 2

Module 6: What is a hash value?

Video Lesson
Hands-On Lab: Hashing a String

Module 7: The Purpose of a Hash Value

Video Lesson
Quiz 3

Module 8: Validating Files

Video Lesson
Hands-On Validation Lab Instructions
Validation Lab Video Instructional Video
Scenario Lab: Carl's Sandwich Shop

Module 9: Bits, Nibbles and Bytes

Video Lesson
Lab
Quiz 4

Module 10: Binary to Text to Binary

Video Lesson
Lab Video
Quiz 5

Module 11: Hexadecimal and File Signatures

Video Lesson
Hexadecimal and File Signature Lab

Module 12: Guided Lab: Become the Digital Forensic Analyst

Video Lesson - Final Review

Final Exam

FInal Exam