Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
Cyber Defence Skills
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator is a powerful, career-focused course designed to turn learners into cybercrime investigators and digital forensic professionals. This course blends ethical hacking, penetration testing, and digital forensics to help you understand how cyberattacks happen—and how to investigate them. You will explore real-world hacking techniques, system vulnerabilities, digital evidence handling, and incident response, making this course ideal for anyone looking to enter the cybersecurity and digital forensics field. With cybercrime on the rise, this training positions you at the frontline of digital defence and investigation, equipping you with skills that are highly demanded across industries in the UK.
Real-World Benefits
This course equips you with practical, job-ready skills to investigate cyberattacks, collect and analyse digital evidence, and support legal or organisational cybersecurity efforts. You will be able to identify breaches, trace malicious activity, secure compromised systems, and assist in criminal or corporate investigations, making you a valuable asset in sectors such as IT security, law enforcement support, finance, and corporate risk management.
Course Description
The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator course starts with a strong overview of hacking and forensic investigation, followed by in-depth learning on reconnaissance techniques, network protocols, and Windows hacking. You will study web technology attacks, wireless network penetration testing, and how hackers exploit system weaknesses. The course then transitions into forensic investigation, focusing on examination and analysis of digital systems, identifying digital evidence and artefacts, and applying forensic methodologies. Learners also gain hands-on knowledge of incident handling and other forensic practices, ensuring they can respond effectively to real-world cyber incidents while maintaining legal and ethical standards.
Understand ethical hacking and cyberattack methodologies
Perform reconnaissance and penetration testing techniques
Analyse Windows systems and web-based vulnerabilities
Investigate wireless network security breaches
Collect, preserve, and analyse digital evidence and forensic artefacts
Apply forensic examination and incident handling procedures
Aspiring cybersecurity professionals and forensic investigators
IT professionals looking to move into ethical hacking or digital forensics
Individuals interested in cybercrime investigation and incident response
Law enforcement or legal support professionals
Students aiming for a high-demand career in cybersecurity
Industry-relevant curriculum covering hacking and forensics together
Focus on real-world cybercrime and investigation scenarios
Flexible online learning suited for working professionals
Career-oriented training aligned with UK cybersecurity demands
Expert-designed content with practical and ethical emphasis
Recognised certification to boost employability and credibility
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst – £25,000 to £35,000 per year
Digital Forensic Investigator – £35,000 to £50,000 per year
Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester – £40,000 to £60,000 per year
Cybersecurity Consultant – £50,000 to £70,000 per year
Senior Forensic or Incident Response Specialist – £65,000 to £90,000+ per year
Course Curriculum
| Overview | |||
| Overview | 00:35:00 | ||
| Reconnaissance | |||
| Reconnaissance | 00:25:00 | ||
| Protocols | |||
| Protocols | 01:25:00 | ||
| Windows Hacking | |||
| Windows Hacking | 01:19:00 | ||
| Attacking Web Technologies | |||
| Attacking Web Technologies | 00:56:00 | ||
| Pen Testing Wireless Networks | |||
| Pen Testing Wireless Networks | 01:34:00 | ||
| Forensic Investigation | |||
| Introduction | 00:13:00 | ||
| Computer Forensic Incidents | 00:28:00 | ||
| Examination and Analysis | |||
| Investigation Process | 00:54:00 | ||
| Disk Storage Concepts | 00:30:00 | ||
| Digital Acquisition & Analysis | 00:24:00 | ||
| Protocols | |||
| Forensic Examination Protocols | 00:25:00 | ||
| Digital Evidence Protocols | 00:21:00 | ||
| CFI Theory | 00:25:00 | ||
| Digital Evidence | |||
| Digital Evidence Presentation | 00:22:00 | ||
| Computer Forensic Laboratory Protocols | 00:33:00 | ||
| Computer Forensic Processing | 00:22:00 | ||
| Digital Forensics Reporting | 00:20:00 | ||
| Artifacts | |||
| Specialized Artifact Recovery | 00:46:00 | ||
| Discovery and ESI | 00:12:00 | ||
| Other Forensics | |||
| Cell Phone Forensics | 00:21:00 | ||
| USB Forensics | 00:06:00 | ||
| Incident Handling | |||
| Incident Handling | 00:36:00 | ||
| PDA Forensics | 00:23:00 | ||
| Investigating Harassment | 00:14:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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