Certified Network Forensics Examiner : CNFE (Part1 of Part2)

Overview

This course was originally designed only for the U.S. Agency for Government Intelligence.

The CNFE certification program is designed to prepare students to master true advanced networking forensics strategies through the use of open source laboratories in an exclusive cyber-range.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Network Forensics
Overview of network forensics
Importance and applications in cybersecurity
• Fundamentals of Networking
Networking concepts and protocols
Understanding TCP/IP, OSI model
• Legal and Ethical Considerations
Legal frameworks and regulations
Ethical hacking practices
• Cyber-Range Environment
Introduction to the cyber-range
Setting up open source labs
• Data Acquisition and Preservation
Techniques for capturing network traffic
Ensuring data integrity and chain of custody
• Analysis of Network Traffic
Tools for network traffic analysis
Identifying patterns and anomalies
• Intrusion Detection Systems
Types of IDS and their operation
Implementing and configuring IDS
• Network Logs and Investigation
Collecting and analyzing log files
Correlating logs with network activities
• Advanced Network Attacks
Recognition of various attack vectors
Case studies of attacks and their footprints
• Malware and Forensic Analysis
Identifying malware in network traffic
Reverse engineering and analysis
• Reporting and Documentation
Best practices in forensic reporting
Writing clear and concise reports
• Preparing for the CNFE Certification
Overview of the examination process
Tips and strategies for certification success

Taught by

Stone River eLearning

Subjects

Information Security (InfoSec)