SNS F500 Windows Forensic Analysis - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner GCFE
 
Course Description
This course develops the ability to extract interpret and analyze digital evidence from Windows systems in support of investigations and incident response. Learners examine file systems registry artifacts event logs and cloud synchronized data to reconstruct user activity security incidents and attacker behavior. Emphasis is placed on defensible methods efficient triage and accurate correlation of artifacts across complex environments.
 
What You Will Learn
Analyze Windows file systems including NTFS FAT and exFAT to identify relevant evidence
Extract and interpret Windows artifacts such as event logs link files shellbags and jump lists
Recover deleted files and reconstruct detailed activity timelines
Identify indicators of malicious activity insider threats and data exfiltration
Correlate artifacts from cloud synchronized services including Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft 365
Integrate forensic findings into enterprise incident response workflows
 
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for digital forensic analysts incident responders security engineers investigators and technical professionals responsible for analyzing Windows systems during security incidents or investigations.
 
Hands On Training Experience
Learners work through full forensic cases using realistic disk images and enterprise scenarios. Labs guide participants from initial evidence acquisition through artifact analysis timeline reconstruction and final reporting that mirrors real world breach investigations.
 
Course Outcomes
Conduct defensible Windows forensic investigations that withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny
Identify and document malicious activity and insider driven incidents
Reduce time to resolution through structured analysis and artifact correlation
Strengthen incident response capabilities with integrated forensic workflows