Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE)
Hours:
6.5
Lectures:
600
The Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE) is a vendor neutral certification offered by Mile2 for the aspiring cyber-crime fraud investigators. The course is based on the recommended curriculum for the same certification. The course enables the students to investigate, pursue litigation, provide proof of guilt, or take corrective measures based on the evidence collected through digital media.
The Certified Digital Forensic Examiner (CDFE) course is a comprehensive training course based on the official Mile2 certification exam curriculum. The course teaches the advanced concepts such as investigation of digital forensic incidents, usual ways to identify and discover anomalies in the stored data, data acquisition, forensic examination methods and smart devices investigation techniques. The course is ideal for the candidates willing to appear for the CDFE certification exam.
Exam Information
Upon completion, Certified Digital Forensics Examiner students will be able to establish industry acceptable digital forensics standards with current best practices and policies. Students will also be prepared to competently take the CDFE exam.
Mile2 is:
- ACCREDITED by the NSA CNSS 4011-4016
- MAPPED to NIST / Homeland Security NICCS's Cyber Security Workforce Framework
- APPROVED on the FBI Cyber Security Certification Requirement list (Tier 1-3)
Prerequisites:
A minimum of 1 year in computers
Student Materials:
Student Workbook
Student Prep Guide
Certification Exams:
Mile2 CDFE - Certified Digital Forensics Examiner
Who Should Attend?
- Security Officers
- IS Managers
- Agents/Police Officers
- Attorneys
- Data Owners
- IT managers
- IS Manager/Officers
Course Curriculum
Module 1 - Computer Forensics Incidents
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StartComputer Forensics Incidents (0:05)
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StartDownload Resources
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StartWhere are We? (0:10)
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PreviewOverview (0:18)
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StartSection 1: Origins of digital forensic science (0:06)
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StartThe Legal System (0:34)
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StartThe Legal System (1:22)
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StartThe Legal System (0:37)
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StartThe Legal System (1:02)
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StartSection 2: Differences between criminal and civil incidents (0:14)
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StartCriminal Incidents (0:32)
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StartCriminal Incidents (0:54)
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StartCriminal Incidents (1:41)
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StartCriminal Incidents (0:53)
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StartCriminal Incidents (0:59)
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StartCriminal Incidents (0:37)
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StartCriminal Incidents (0:45)
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StartCivil Incidents (1:02)
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StartCivil Incidents (0:43)
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StartCivil Incidents (0:29)
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StartSection 3: Types of computer fraud incidents (0:05)
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StartComputer Fraud (0:50)
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StartComputer Fraud (0:40)
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StartComputer Fraud (0:51)
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StartComputer Fraud (0:41)
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StartSection 4: Internal and external threats (0:04)
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StartInternal Threats (1:21)
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StartInternal Threats (0:43)
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StartExternal Threats (0:23)
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StartExternal Threats (0:50)
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StartExternal Threats (0:31)
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StartExternal Threats (0:40)
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StartSection 5: Investigative challenges (0:04)
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StartInvestigative Challenges (0:20)
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StartInvestigative Challenges (0:31)
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StartInvestigative Challenges (0:35)
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StartCommon Frame of Reference (0:34)
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StartMedia Volume (0:16)
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StartReview (0:17)
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StartModule 1 - Quiz
Module 2 - Incident Handling
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StartIncident Handling (0:04)
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StartOverview (0:08)
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StartSection 1: What is an Incident? (0:06)
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StartIncident Handling Defined (0:17)
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StartWhat is a Security Event? (0:24)
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StartCommon Security Events of Interest (0:29)
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StartWhat is a Security Incident? (0:16)
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StartWhat is an Incident Response Plan? (0:28)
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StartWhen does the Plan get Initiated? (0:57)
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StartCommon Goals of Incident Response Management (0:58)
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StartSection 2: Incident Handling Steps (0:05)
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StartIncident Handling Steps (0:15)
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StartPhase 1: Preparation (0:04)
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StartGoal (0:15)
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StartBe Prepared (0:25)
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StartThe Incident Response Plan (0:28)
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StartIncident Handling (0:44)
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StartIncident Response Plan (0:53)
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StartIncident Response Plan (0:41)
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StartIncident Response Plan (0:24)
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StartRoles of the Incident Response Team (0:49)
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StartIncident Response Team Makeup (0:37)
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StartChallenges of building an IRT (0:46)
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StartIncident Response Training and Awareness (1:16)
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StartJump Kit (0:41)
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StartJump Kit (1:10)
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StartPrepare Your Sites and Systems (1:12)
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StartPrepare Your Sites and Systems (1:08)
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StartPrepare Your Sites and Systems (1:07)
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StartPrepare Your Sites and Systems (1:01)
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StartPrepare Your Sites and Systems (1:07)
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StartPrepare Your Sites and Systems (0:48)
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StartPhase 2: Identification and Initial Response (0:06)
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StartGoal (0:09)
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StartIdentification of an Incident (0:56)
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StartBasic Incident Response Steps (1:15)
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StartProper Evidence Handling (1:25)
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StartPhase 3: Containment (0:04)
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StartGoal (0:08)
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StartContainment (0:16)
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StartOnsite Response (0:17)
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StartSecure the Area (0:25)
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StartConduct Research (0:35)
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StartMake Recommendations (0:23)
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StartEstablish Intervals (0:19)
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StartCapture Digital Evidence (1:26)
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StartChange Passwords (0:31)
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StartPhase 4: Eradication (0:04)
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StartGoal (0:11)
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StartDetermine Cause (0:45)
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StartDefend Against Follow-on Attacks (0:47)
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StartMore Defenses (1:08)
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StartAnalyze Threat and Vulnerability (0:26)
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StartRestore System(s) to Operation (0:56)
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StartPhase 5: Recovery (0:04)
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StartGoal (0:06)
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StartReport Findings (0:11)
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StartRestore System (0:12)
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StartVerify (0:14)
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StartDecide (0:10)
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StartMonitor Systems (0:41)
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StartPhase 6: Follow-up (0:04)
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StartGoal (0:08)
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StartFollow-up Report (0:44)
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StartFollow-up Report (0:47)
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StartReview (0:08)
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StartModule 2 - Quiz
Module 3 - Computer Forensic Investigative Theory
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:06)
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StartOverview (0:14)
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StartSection 1: Investigation Theory (0:05)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:43)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:41)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:30)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:19)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:22)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:27)
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StartSection 2: Investigative Concepts (0:04)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:26)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (1:08)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:58)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:42)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:30)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:21)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:36)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:57)
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StartSection 3: BEA & EFA (0:05)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (1:02)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:43)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:22)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:20)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (1:24)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:44)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:39)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:25)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:29)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:47)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:25)
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StartComputer Forensic Investigative Theory (0:19)
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StartMcAfee Geotagging (1:22)
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StartReview (0:15)
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StartModule 3 - Quiz
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course prepare me to take the Mile2 Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE*) exam?
Yes. This course is designed to teach you exactly what you need to know to pass the Mile2 CDFE* exam.
Is this course accredited by Mile2?
Yes. This content is official Mile2 content, and will enable you to take the certification exam with no further training needed.
Is there a practice exam included with this course?
Yes. This course comes with a very extensive practice exam that will fully prepare you for the types of questions you'll find on the Certified Digital Forensics Examiner exam.
How do I take the certification exam for this course?
The Certification exam is taken online through Mile2’s Assessment and Certification System (“MACS”), which is accessible on your mile2.com account.
Is the exam fee included in my purchase price?
No. The cost for this exam is not included in the purchase price and must be purchased from Mile2.com.
Who is the Instructor for this course?
All of our instructors are highly certified in their field, and have earned this specific certification. We require a minimum of 15 years real world experience in any field our instructors teach.
Do you offer course completion certificates?
Yes. Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded a personalized certificate of completion.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.