Description

Certification Name: Certified Digital Forensics Expert

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/CIT/CDFE/V1

Duration: One Month.

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent is required.

Objective: The Certified Digital Forensics Expert course is designed to equip professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills to investigate, analyze, and preserve digital evidence in cybercrime and security incidents. This course covers the complete digital forensics lifecycle including identification, collection, preservation, examination, analysis, and presentation of electronic evidence from computers, networks, mobile devices, and cloud environments. 

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Forensics: History and importance of digital forensics, Types of digital evidence, Legal and ethical considerations, Digital forensics process and methodology, Roles and responsibilities of a forensic expert, Overview of forensic tools and software.

Module 2: Digital Evidence Acquisition and Preservation: Types of data storage devices, Data acquisition techniques (imaging, cloning), Chain of custody and documentation, Forensic duplication methods, Handling volatile and non-volatile data, Ensuring integrity and authenticity of evidence.

Module 3: Data Analysis and Examination: File system structures and metadata analysis, Recovery of deleted files and data carving, Analysis of logs and network traffic, Mobile device forensics, Email and browser forensics, Use of forensic software for analysis.

Module 4: Network and Cloud Forensics: Network architecture and protocols, Capturing and analyzing network traffic, Investigating cyber attacks and intrusions, Cloud computing forensics challenges, Tools for cloud forensics, Incident response in network environments.

Module 5: Forensic Reporting and Presentation: Documentation of findings, Writing forensic reports, Preparing evidence for legal proceedings, Expert witness testimony skills, Ethical considerations in reporting, Communication with legal teams and stakeholders.

Module 6: Advanced Topics and Case Studies: Malware and memory forensics, Steganography and encryption techniques, Forensics in Internet of Things (IoT), Emerging trends in digital forensics, Hands-on case studies and simulations, Professional certification and career pathways.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

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🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

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⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.