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Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
Name
Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
Categories
Short Courses Programmes
Unit
8
Duration
6/months
Lecture Supported
Yes
Total Course
Fee: R 6500
Course Overview
The Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) short course at Dpassa College provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to investigate cybercrimes, respond to security incidents, and analyze digital evidence. This course covers essential DFIR techniques, tools, and best practices for identifying, mitigating, and recovering from cyber threats.
Students will gain hands-on experience in forensic data acquisition, malware analysis, incident response frameworks, and legal considerations in cybersecurity investigations. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to handle security breaches and support organizations in maintaining cyber resilience.
You Will Learn
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This course contains 8 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:
Unit 1: Introduction to Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Unit 2: Digital Evidence Collection & Preservation
Unit 3: Windows & Linux Forensics
Unit 4: Network Forensics & Incident Analysis
Unit 5: Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Unit 6: Incident Response & Threat Hunting
Unit 7: Reporting & Legal Considerations in DFIR
Unit 8: Capstone Project – Live Incident Response Simulation
With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons, multiple assessment opportunities, and monthly live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- ✅ Understand the principles of digital forensics and incident response
✅ Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence using forensic tools
✅ Investigate cyber incidents and determine the root cause of security breaches
✅ Detect and respond to malware infections, intrusions, and network attacks
✅ Apply legal and ethical considerations in digital forensic investigations
You can expect to gain practical skills in:
- 📌 Digital Evidence Handling – Collecting and preserving forensic data
📌 Cyber Threat Analysis – Identifying and mitigating security breaches
📌 Malware & Network Forensics – Investigating cyber threats and attacks
📌 Incident Response Frameworks – Implementing effective response strategies
📌 Legal & Compliance Awareness – Understanding legal aspects of DFIR
Frequently Asked Question
This course is ideal for:
Yes! Upon successfully finishing the course, you will receive a Dpassa College Certificate in Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
Yes! Upon successfully finishing the course, you will receive a Dpassa College Certificate in Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR), which you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Study Options:
| Entry Requirment | Registration | Technology Requirment |
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