EC-Council Digital Forensics Essentials® (DFE®)

On this accelerated Digital Forensics Essentials course, the purpose of the DFE certification is to recognize the competency and expertise of a professional in digital forensics and information security skills thereby adding value to their workplace and employer. By hiring candidates certified in Digital Forensics Essentials, employers can expect a foundational level of knowledge surrounding forensic concepts and hands-on experience to increase productivity. Educational institutions can offer increased value to students by providing them these essential skills to build their career in the corporate world.

Certified individuals have an assured means of demonstrating formal recognition of their expertise and skills on their resume to prospective employers. This improves their prospects for employment advancement, higher salaries, and greater job satisfaction. Established and credible proofs of technical abilities can open doors for increased responsibility and better opportunities.

This certification is an excellent complement to educational offerings in the domain of information security and digital forensics. The DFE certification verifies a candidate's knowledge and skills to implement forensic investigations. The candidate is introduced to various computer and investigative concepts such as computer forensics investigation process, hark disks and file systems, data acquisition, network forensics, investigating web attacks, dark web forensics, malware forensics and more.

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your Digital Forensics Essentials certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

40% faster

Distraction-free environment

Audience

This certification is specifically designed for today's entry-level information security or cybersecurity career, or those aspiring to pursue a career in cybersecurity.

Digital Forensics Essentials

1. Computer Forensics Fundamentals
2. Computer Forensics Investigation Process
3. Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
4. Data Acquisition and Duplication
5. Defeating Anti-forensics Techniques
6. Windows Forensics
7. Linux and Mac Forensics
8. Network Forensics
9. Investigating Web Attacks
10. Dark Web Forensics
11. Investigating Email Crimes
12. Malware Forensics

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Digital Forensics Essentials

• Duration: 2 hours
• Format: 75 questions

This certification is specifically designed for today's entry-level information security or cybersecurity career, or those aspiring to pursue a career in cybersecurity.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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