Security
+40% demand
Digital Forensics Analyst
Investigate cyber crimes and analyze digital evidence from various devices.
12-24 months
4.6/5 rating
5 Phases
Start Learning Path
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Forensic Tools
Data Recovery
Incident Response
Legal Procedures
Mobile Forensics
Skills & Technologies
Forensic Tools
Data Recovery
Incident Response
Legal Procedures
Mobile Forensics
Network Forensics
Malware Analysis
Evidence Handling
Digital Forensics Analyst Roadmap
Phase 1: Computer Fundamentals & OS Knowledge
2 months
Premium
YouTube
Topics Covered:
- Computer hardware and architecture
- Operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
- File systems: NTFS, FAT, EXT4, APFS
- Networking fundamentals
- Cybersecurity basics
Hands-on Projects:
- Analyze file system structures
- Create forensic workstation setup
Phase 2: Forensic Tools & Methodology
3 months
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YouTube
Topics Covered:
- Forensic acquisition and imaging
- Write blockers and evidence preservation
- FTK Imager and Autopsy
- Forensic methodology and chain of custody
- Legal procedures and evidence handling
Hands-on Projects:
- Create forensic image of storage device
- Perform basic disk analysis
Phase 3: Memory & Network Forensics
3 months
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YouTube
Topics Covered:
- RAM acquisition and analysis
- Volatility framework usage
- Network packet analysis
- Malware analysis basics
- Incident response procedures
Hands-on Projects:
- Analyze memory dump for malicious processes
- Investigate network traffic for security incidents
Phase 4: Mobile & Cloud Forensics
2 months
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YouTube
Topics Covered:
- Mobile device acquisition techniques
- iOS and Android forensics
- Cloud storage investigation
- Social media and app data recovery
- Mobile security features bypass
Hands-on Projects:
- Extract and analyze mobile device data
- Investigate cloud storage artifacts
Phase 5: Advanced Analysis & Reporting
2 months
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YouTube
Topics Covered:
- Advanced malware analysis
- Timeline analysis and correlation
- Forensic reporting and documentation
- Expert witness testimony preparation
- Advanced data recovery techniques
Hands-on Projects:
- Create comprehensive forensic report
- Perform advanced malware investigation
Tools & Resources
FTK Imager
Autopsy
Volatility
Wireshark
Cellebrite
EnCase
Write Blockers
Hash Calculators
VirtualBox
