Teaching the Essentials of Digital Forensics

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Introduction to Digital Evidence for Investigators

1 or 2 Day Class
This two-day course is designed to provide the detective, CSI, and prosecutor with the basic tools needed to successfully investigate crimes that involve digital devices and data. The student will learn how to identify digital devices and what to do with them as part of their investigation.

Special emphasis is placed on the handling of digital evidence and how to find the most important artifacts that can help solve cases. The outside-the-box approach to using both low-tech and high-tech techniques will provide a different investigative perspective when thinking about how digital data affects investigations.

Next, the student will learn how to corroborate information developed during the investigation to be used as a means for building a digital timeline using all available types of digital data.

Finally, there will be a discussion about how devices are used, and information is shared using social media. This discussion will also provide different techniques to use this data as part of the interview process.

Sex Crimes in the Digital Age

This class is designed to provide the sexual assault investigator with the tools needed to successfully investigate sexual crimes that involve digital devices and data. The student will learn how to identify sources of digital data and what to do with them as part of their investigation.

Topic includes:

  • Finding Leads Using Digital Evidence and Artifacts
  • Mobile Device Evidence
  • Application Data
  • Vehicle Forensics
  • Social Media
  • Digital Crumbs
  • Google Reverse Location Searches
  • Internet of Things
  • Hidden Recording Devices
  • Data Linking
  • Digital Resources
  • 6 Hours
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Technology Facilitated Domestic Violence Investigations

This class is designed to provide the detective, social worker, family advocacy provider, and prosecutor with the basic tools needed to successfully investigate domestic abuse cases that involve digital evidence. The student will learn how to identify digital artifacts and what to do with them as part of their investigation.

It will also focus on identifying signs of cyberstalking and techniques to help protect those who fear they are a victim of cyberstalking.
Topics include:

  • This Class Focuses on Locating Digital Evidence in Domestic Violence Cases.
  • Topics Covered
  • Technology-Facilitated Abuse
  • Internet of Things
  • Hidden Recording Devices
  • Cyberstalking
  • Social Media
  • Digital Resources
  • 4 Hours

Digital Training for Attorneys

This 1-2 day class is designed to provide legal professionals with the basic knowledge needed to successfully navigate cases that involve digital evidence. The student will learn how about digital forensic capabilities that encompass and have a potential impact on their cases.
Topics include:

  • Digital Evidence Overview
  • Digital Forensic Capabilities
  • Mobile Device Analysis
  • Social Media Content
  • What is Available
  • What It is
  • How to Get It
  • Vehicle Forensics
  • What to Ask for During Discovery
  • How to Best Utilize a Digital Expert
  • Cross-Examining a Digital Forensics Expert
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Digital Aspects of Child Abuse Investigations

This class is designed to provide the child abuse investigator with the tools needed to successfully investigate sexual crimes against children that involve digital devices and data. The student will learn how to identify sources of digital data and what to do with them as part of their investigation.
Topic includes:

  • Laws Pertaining to Child Exploitation
  • Law Enforcement/Forensic Examiners
  • Lascivious Exhibition
  • History of CSAM (Child Sexual Assault Material)
  • CSAM (Child Sexual Assault Material)
  • Child Models
  • Child Erotica
  • Art or Pornography
  • Child Abuse
  • Child Trafficking
  • Missing/Abducted Children
  • Child Predators
  • Internet
  • Examples of Child Predatory Behavior
  • Examples of Child Predator Support
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cases
  • 6 Hours

Digital Evidence Intensive Course

Unlock the Power of Digital Forensics with Our Most Comprehensive Training to Date

Crafted by our team of seasoned Digital Forensic Examiners, this course is designed to empower investigators, agents, legal professionals, special victim counselors, and others with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the intricate digital landscape of modern criminal investigations.

Why Choose Our Course?

At the heart of this intensive training program lies the wealth of experience and expertise of our Digital Forensic Examiners. Drawing from their extensive backgrounds in law enforcement across various organizations, they bring a unique blend of first-hand knowledge and real-world insights into every aspect of the course.

Our instructors are not just educators; they are dedicated professionals who serve as Expert Consultants and Digital Forensic Examiners on active cases. They are committed to unearthing the truth, solving cases without bias, and ultimately changing lives through their relentless pursuit of justice. This practical experience, coupled with their deep understanding of the field, ensures that you receive comprehensive training that is rooted in the challenges and opportunities encountered within today’s criminal investigations.

In this course, we break down the intricate world of digital investigations, making even the most complex topics accessible and actionable for investigators, agents, and legal professionals alike. Discover the tools, techniques, and strategies that will not only elevate your investigative skills but also empower you to excel in your role, whether you're in the field, behind the desk, or in the courtroom.

Topics Include:

  • Digital Evidence Overview / Terminology / Forensic Capabilities
  • Preservation, Collection and Handling of Digital Evidence
  • Digital Considerations of Crime Scene Examinations
  • On-Scene Triage / Router Analysis
  • Video Analysis and Examinations
  • Cell Phone Data Recovery Methods and Examinations
  • Artifact Examinations / Timelines / Location Data
  • iOS Devices Biome / KnowledgeC / InteractionC
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