Certified Drone Forensics Expert
With Certified Drone Forensics Expert course, you may begin on a transforming journey into the world of digital investigation. We research deeply into the gradations of drone technology in this comprehensive programme, providing you with the skills and information required to navigate the shifting world of forensic investigation. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a beginner in the sector, our training will provide you with the knowledge to decipher the mysteries hidden inside drone data.
Eligibility
Relevant knowledge or degree in digital forensics or cybersecurity, or CHFI v10. Mastery of forensic tools, drone technology, and legal knowledge is crucial.
What Will You Learn
Throughout this course, you will get the technical knowledge and analytical abilities needed to negotiate the complexities of drone forensics. You'll obtain a comprehensive understanding of the forensic examination of unmanned aerial systems, from comprehending the key components of drone technologies to conducting in-depth digital evidence analysis. This programme emphasises hands-on learning, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world circumstances and prepare you for the challenges of the growing digital landscape.
Duration
40 hrs
Course Fees
$ 899
Course Objective
- Learn about various drone types, their components, and the underlying technologies
- Learn advanced data extraction and preservation strategies for drone systems
- Learn how to analyse digital evidence obtained from drones, such as photographs, videos, and flight logs, to uncover critical insights for investigations
- Acquire Hands-on experience in creating forensic images of drone storage media
Course Benefits
Dive into the emerging field of drone forensics. Secure opportunities in military, law enforcement, and private sectors where UAV technology plays a critical role, ensuring safe and compliant usage of airspace.
course syllabus
- History and evolution of drones
- Types of drones (UAVs, SUAS)
- Basic components and terminology
- Overview of drone technology and its applications
- Understanding flight controllers and sensors
- Flight guidance systems
- Basic flight manoeuvres and safety guidelines
- UAV Flight Guidance and Advice
- Overview of nefarious uses of UAVs
- Case studies of criminal activities
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Criminal Acts involving UAVs
- Protocols for first responders
- Seizure guidelines and safety measures
- Health and safety considerations during UAV incidents
- First Responders
- Basics of digital evidence
- Types of forensic examinations
- Legal implications of digital evidence
- Digital Forensics Fundamentals
- Creating forensic images (E01)
- Data carving techniques
- Forensic Imaging Fundamentals
- Fundamental UAV forensic guidelines
- Evidence integrity and continuity
- Initial examination and case review
- Evidence Best Practices and Fundamental UAV Guidelines
- Techniques for identifying drone makes and models
- Assessing UAV capabilities and modifications
- Manufacturers variables
- Components and features of small unmanned aircraft systems(sUAS)
- Techniques for extracting data from removable storage
- Preservation of evidence
- Evidence Handling
- Packaging / Storage & Continuity
- Overview of forensic tools
- Physical vs. software extraction methods
- Open-source Analysis Tools
- Vendor Analysis Tool Overview
- Techniques for extracting data from peripheral devices
- Destructive extraction methods
- Linked devices – Controller Considerations
- Practical extraction exercises for DJI Phantom, Yuneec Typhoon, DJI Mavic
- Extraction – practical demonstrations
- Overview of data extracted from UAVs
- GPS data accuracy and confirmation
- Extracting Media and Sensor Data from Drones
- Introduction to open-source investigation
- Review of example flight logs
- Open Source and Commercial Forensic Tools for Drones
- Introduction to DatCon
- Introduction to Yuneec flight log reader
- Datcon Flight Log Reader
- Yuneec Flight Log Reader
- Structuring UAV examination reports
- Presenting evidence credibly
- Process notes and the examiner’s report
- Preparing for court testimony
- Legal aspects of presenting drone forensic evidence
- Common testimonial challenges
- Emerging technologies in drone forensics
- Countermeasures against criminal UAV activity
- Challenges and Future Developments in Drone Forensics
- Practical application of learned skills
- Comprehensive drone forensic analysis project
- Hands-on Activities
- Introduction to sUAS
- Attack vectors – risks to public safety
- Understanding how flight logs are created & updated
- Aircraft power on a flowchart.
- State of Counter-UAS
tools
Practical experience using advanced digital forensic tools.
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