This comprehensive course is a masterclass for anyone thinking about starting or currently managing a digital forensics lab. Gain knowledge in key standards like ISO 17025, evidence storage, report writing, best practices, lab budgeting, facility design, physical security, and more. The course includes multiple forms, policies, and templates to accelerate your journey.
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Really great stuff, and I only wish I'd come across this sooner. As it happens, I'm preparing my DF team for an audit of our DF lab - which includes lab management procedures. In searching for ways to structure lab management, I came across your course. Glad I did. Thanks!
Assistant Vice President
I just finished the course and I really can't say enough about it. Thanks, and I certainly look forward to future offerings.
Lab Director
I have looked everywhere for something like this course and couldn't find it, except here. I am just starting my digital forensics lab and this will help me so much. The course and materials were awesome - thank you!
Police Sergeant
In this comprehensive course, participants will delve deep into the intricacies of managing and optimizing a digital forensic laboratory. You will gain insights into the core capabilities for personnel, and recognize the importance of robust policies and procedures. The course highlights pivotal standards like ISO 17025 and provides guidance on facility design concepts, lab cybersecurity, evidence handling, budgeting, and hardware and software validation, all while ensuring physical security. Furthermore, attendees will master forensic report writing and explore a wealth of valuable documents, templates, and reports. You will also navigate the potential risks and legal challenges inherent in a digital forensic work. This course is indispensable for anyone starting or managing a digital forensics lab, regardless of your industry or sector.
Aspiring digital forensic analysts looking to set up their own labs.
Existing labs aiming to upgrade and align with global standards.
IT professionals keen on diving into the world of digital forensics.
Legal professionals seeking to understand the intricacies of digital evidence.
Comprehensive Curriculum: From hardware writeblocking devices and software validation to forensic report writing and lab cybersecurity we've covered every topic in detail
Real-World Scenarios: Learn from real-life examples, case studies, and practical resources that cover challenges faced in actual forensic labs
Expert Guidance: Benefit from insights and lessons drawn from real-world experiences, ensuring you're always a step ahead of your lab management journey
Interactive Learning: Engage with interactive modules, videos, and quizzes to solidify your understanding and skills
Continuing Education: Earn a certificate for this course, which includes tested training and can be used for continuing education toward cybersecurity and digital forensic certifications
Meet Your Instructor
MSc., CAWFE, CEH, CFCE, CHFI, CISSP, CNDA, DFCP, GCFA, GCFR, GCIA, GIME, GSEC
Josh Moulin is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience protecting critical systems and advising organizations worldwide. He began his career in law enforcement, where he led a cybercrimes task force and a digital forensics lab, pioneering efforts to combat cyber crime. Later, Josh served as a CIO and CISO in the U.S. nuclear weapons complex and as Senior Vice President of Operations at the Center for Internet Security (CIS), where he collaborated with DHS and CISA to secure U.S. state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT), and election organizations through the MS-ISAC and EI-ISAC. He also served as an Executive Partner at Gartner, advising federal and military leaders on strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
In addition to founding Natsar, LLC, a cybersecurity consulting firm, Josh is adjunct faculty teaching university courses on cybersecurity and digital forensics. With a Master’s in Information Security and Assurance and numerous certifications, Josh’s highly rated courses draw from real-world expertise to equip learners with the tools to navigate today’s complex cybersecurity landscape.
Yes! The course syllabus can be downloaded in the introduction section above.
When you purchase a course from Natsar, you have access to it for the lifetime of the course. Come back and review it as often as you like and even get access to free updates as they occur within the course.
Once you purchase the course, you will receive an instant email with instructions on how to access the course. You can also access it from within your account on store.natsar.com immediately. There is no waiting involved!
No. This course does involve testing and offers a certification and requires you to complete all lessons to earn the certification, but you can bounce around the course should you choose. We recommend going through it in the order we created it since it builds off of itself.
Our refund policy is detailed here and we try to keep it simple. Essentially, you have 14 days to request a refund after buying the course. We will issue a full refund as long as the following are true:
Your request is within 14 days of the purchase.
You have not viewed more than 50% of the course.
You have not downloaded the digital resources that are part of the course.
This course is tailored for individuals looking to start or manage a digital forensics lab, IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, law enforcement personnel, and anyone interested in the intricacies of digital forensic operations.
While having a background in digital forensics or IT can be beneficial, it's not mandatory. The course is designed to be comprehensive, catering to both beginners and experienced professionals.
Yes, upon successful completion of the course and its assessments, participants will receive a certificate of completion indicating that this course included tested training.
Our platform offers email support where participants can raise questions and get clarifications from our expert instructor.
Our course is uniquely designed to cover not just the technical aspects but also the managerial, legal, and operational facets of running a digital forensics lab. Plus, it offers a wealth of documents, templates, and reports for practical use.
Yes, we offer special pricing for group enrollments or corporate training programs. Please contact us for more details at [email protected].
The digital forensics field is ever-evolving. We regularly update our course content to reflect the latest trends, tools, and best practices in the industry.