Day 01 - Course Introduction and Topic Overview

In today's video, we're diving into the world of Computer Hacking Forensic Investigation (CHFI). We'll cover the essentials of this advanced cybersecurity course, discussing how to outsmart hackers, recover critical data, and conduct thorough forensic investigations. Stay tuned as we break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, perfect for both beginners and seasoned professionals in cybersecurity.


  1. Introduction to CHFI: The course focuses on becoming more skilled than hackers, emphasizing that if hackers are smart, cybersecurity professionals must be smarter. The course is the next level after the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.
  2. Course Relevance: It addresses the importance of understanding hacker techniques and finding new ways to secure networks and recover data that hackers try to hide or delete.
  3. Official Curriculum: The course is provided by EC-Council and focuses on practical skills needed to investigate cybercrimes, recover data, and find proofs of hacking activities.
  4. Comparison with CEH: CEH is the introductory level, while CHFI is more advanced, focusing on forensic investigation after a cyber attack.
  5. Examples and Concepts: The instructor provides examples of data recovery from formatted storage devices and emphasizes the importance of understanding different data types, file systems, and storage processes.
  6. Course Structure: The course covers various topics, including computer forensic investigation processes, data acquisition, anti-forensic techniques, Windows and Linux forensics, network forensics, web attacks, dark web forensics, database forensics, cloud forensics, email crimes, malware forensics, mobile forensics, and IoT forensics.
  7. Interactive Learning: The session includes interactive elements where participants can ask questions and clarify doubts.
  8. Course Duration and Sessions: The course lasts six weeks, with sessions held regularly, including practical tasks and real-life scenarios for practice.


The course aims to equip learners with the skills to conduct thorough forensic investigations and recover data, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of computer forensics.

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