Computer Forensics: Foundation

The Computer Forensics: Foundation course provides a structured introduction to the principles, processes, and practices of digital and computer forensics. It is designed to build foundational competence in identifying, preserving, collecting, examining, and reporting digital evidence in a forensically sound manner.

The course introduces learners to the role of computer forensics in incident response, investigations, legal proceedings, and organizational security operations. Emphasis is placed on evidence integrity, chain of custody, forensic methodology, and ethical considerations, rather than advanced tool-specific techniques.

This foundation-level program is suitable for professionals beginning a career in digital forensics, cybersecurity operations, incident response, audit, and investigations, and serves as a prerequisite for advanced forensic and incident investigation certifications.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and scope of computer forensics

• Explain core digital evidence concepts and terminology

• Understand forensic principles and methodologies

• Identify types and sources of digital evidence

• Apply basic evidence handling and preservation practices

• Understand legal, ethical, and procedural considerations

• Support forensic investigations at a foundational level