CYBRIXEN Certified Digital Forensics Analyst (CCDFA)
- Learn about the digital evidence acquisition.
- Analyze operating system artifacts for incident investigations.
- Validate forensic methodology aligned with industry standards.
Becoming CCDFA Certified
Practical Evidence Analysis
Hands-on exam where you analyze real disk images, memory dumps, and network captures to uncover digital evidence.
Chain of Custody Labs
Practice proper evidence handling, documentation, and chain of custody procedures in our forensic lab environment.
Court-Ready Reporting
Learn to create comprehensive forensic reports that stand up to legal scrutiny and expert testimony requirements.
Course Syllabus
From evidence acquisition to courtroom testimony.
01
Digital Forensics Fundamentals
- Forensic Science Principles
- Legal & Ethical Considerations
- Chain of Custody Procedures
- Evidence Collection Best Practices
- Forensic Workstation Setup
- Write Blockers & Imaging Tools
02
File System Forensics
- NTFS, FAT, exFAT Analysis
- EXT3/EXT4 Linux File Systems
- APFS & HFS+ (macOS)
- Deleted File Recovery
- Timeline Analysis
- File Carving Techniques
03
Operating System Artifacts
- Windows Registry Forensics
- Prefetch & Jump Lists Analysis
- Linux Bash History & Logs
- macOS Spotlight & Plist Files
- Browser Artifact Analysis
- Memory Forensics Fundamentals
04
Network & Mobile Forensics
- PCAP Analysis & Wireshark
- Email Header Examination
- iOS & Android Forensics
- Cloud Storage Investigations
- Social Media Evidence
- Encrypted Data Challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take the CCDFA course?
This course is ideal for IT professionals, law enforcement personnel, incident responders, security analysts, and anyone interested in digital investigations and evidence analysis.
What equipment do I need for the labs?
You'll need a computer with at least 8GB RAM (16GB recommended) and 100GB free storage. All forensic software is provided through our cloud lab environment.
Does the certification include mobile forensics?
Yes, the CCDFA covers both iOS and Android forensic techniques, including logical and physical acquisitions, app analysis, and cloud data extraction.
Is this certification recognized legally?
While certifications don't guarantee admissibility, CCDFA training follows established forensic standards (NIST, ISO) and teaches legally defensible methodologies.