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Digital Forensic Specialist Level 2 Practical Exam Preparation Course for Beginners (EnCase/Autopsy)

This is a Digital Forensic Specialist Level 2 practical lecture for beginners, starting slowly and easily with everything from terminology to writing answers for the once-difficult subject of digital forensics.

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744 learners

Level Beginner

Course period 12 months

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5.0

5.0

윈터

7% enrolled

I don't think I need to say anything else. I'm still learning, but when I see the emails I get, I see words of encouragement for students who are about to take the exam, continuous updates, and quick replies to questions from students. It's a lecture that has everything. It's a great lecture that you won't regret spending money on. I think it's the best lecture for those who are new to digital forensics. I want to thank the instructor for creating such a great, high-quality lecture. Thank you :)

5.0

상우

19% enrolled

The content is really good. I really don't know what I would have done if I hadn't had this lecture when I first started studying. I will prepare well for the third exam. Thank you so much for creating such a high-quality lecture.

5.0

ccccc.dyy

55% enrolled

I don't know why I passed either, but I listened to this and passed the 24th practical exam. I think the lectures are systematic and kind, which is great.

What you will gain after the course

  • The absolute basics you need to know to study digital forensics

  • A summary of digital forensics legal theories that once felt complex and overwhelming.

  • Detailed examination process, methods for finding answers to questions, and how to write answers for obtaining the Digital Forensic Professional Level 2 certification.

Digital Forensic Specialist Certification Exam,
we help even absolute beginners pass 🤝

Digital Forensic Specialist Level 2 Practical Exam
Not sure how to prepare for it?

Getting started with digital forensics isn't easy, is it?
Still struggling to understand no matter how much you listen?
From the forensic terminology you'll frequently encounter while preparing for the exam to how to write your answers, we'll guide you step-by-step in a calm and easy manner :)

Digital Forensic Professional Level 2 Practical Exam
Easy and detailed for beginners!

👇 Recommended for these people 👇

🙋‍♀️
Those who are new to digital forensics
(Complete beginners!)

🙋‍♂️
Those who feel overwhelmed preparing for the Digital Forensic Professional Level 2 practical exam

When I first gave a lecture on the Digital Forensic Professional Level 2 practical exam for employees at my former workplace, the feedback I received after giving a standard, general-level lecture was consistently, "I have no idea what you're talking about."
Looking back, I was telling people who didn't even know exactly what a "sector" or "cluster" was to analyze the partition table in the MBR and move to the BR sector, so there was no way they could follow along.

I think many people who are just starting to prepare for the Digital Forensic Professional Level 2 certification feel the same way.
It is an exam for which it is still difficult to find information or educational materials, and even the materials and lectures you managed to find were likely difficult because they covered professional content on specific parts rather than providing the big picture.

This lecture was created to solve those difficulties.
As the first step to becoming a digital forensics expert, I will guide you slowly and in detail, step-by-step, covering everything from forensic terminology needed to understand basic lectures to writing exam answers.


I have prepared meticulously
so that anyone can pass.

Only the essential content
detailed and calm

I have excluded unnecessary details, keeping in mind that I am explaining this to someone studying digital forensics for the first time. I will explain only the essential content you must know for the exam in a detailed and calm manner.

Cleanly organize complex legal theories 
all at once

Legal theory is difficult to organize all at once, isn't it? Even if it's not perfect, we will organize it by case so that you can at least know how to write your answers. (Separate materials provided)

From entering the testing center to
submitting your answers

I will explain the entire process slowly and in order, from what you need to do when you first enter the testing center to the start of the exam, writing answers for theoretical questions, searching for evidence, and finally, the end of the exam.

Encase
or
Autopsy
Just make your choice!

You wanted to use Encase, but found it difficult to access?
That's why I've also prepared lectures using Autopsy!
Now, practice with the analysis tool you intend to use at the testing center!

 ✔ Please note that from October 2023, additional Encase lectures will not be updated and questions cannot be answered

Since it's your first time, 
so you don't get confused!

If you can use various forensic programs, you can find evidence more accurately and easily. To do that, you would obviously need to know how to use a variety of programs, right? However, for beginners, I have often seen the unfortunate situation where the more programs they have to use, the more the instructions for each get mixed up, resulting in them being unable to use even a single program properly.

Because it's your first time, we don't want you to be confused!
We have minimized the number of programs used in the lecture.

1. EnCase Course
1) EnCase 21.2 (Commercial program. Available only with a license)
2) FTK Imager 4.5.0.2
3) HxD 2.5.0.0

2. Autopsy Course
1) Autopsy 4.20.0
2) FTK Imager 4.7.1.2
3) HxD 2.5.0.0
4) REGA 1.5.3(DFRC)
5) LNK Parser(DFRC)

We will help you master only the essential tools you really need!

BONUS🎁

Practice problems should be solved beforehand to give you peace of mind, right?

Solve scenarios and problems designed to be similar to the actual exam, then check for any weak points by watching the answer explanation videos to build your practical skills.
(Practice problem image files provided)


Check out the curriculum
📚

1) Legal Theory

We have briefly summarized the legal theories that digital forensic experts must know, including the Criminal Procedure Act.

2) Exam Overview

We have organized the entire process in order, from things to check after entering the testing room to the start of the exam, during the exam, and finally, writing and submitting your answers.

3) Forensic Terminology

You should at least know what a sector is and what hexadecimal is to understand the lecture, right? I have summarized the relevant terms.

4) Forensic Procedures

I have summarized the procedures that must be followed to maintain integrity during digital forensics.

5) File System

I have summarized MBR and BR, which are essential to know for partition recovery based on Windows FAT32 / NTFS file systems.

6) Write-protection practice

Always write-protect before creating a copy! Let's learn by practicing write protection.

7) How to use forensic tools

I have organized the basic usage of FTK Imager and EnCase—forensic programs you will actually use in lectures and at the testing site—into three sections: checking basic information, image creation, and analysis.

8) Partition Recovery

I have detailed the recovery methods according to the specific process by which the partitions were damaged.

9) Analysis of Past Exam Questions

I have reviewed several examples of scenarios (case overviews) and organized the questions that have appeared so far by type.

10) How to verify information

I have categorized and organized the methods for finding specific information required by the questions into different types.

강의에서 다루는 유형
  1. Checking Hash Values
  2. Check evidence media information
  3. Check specific file information
  4. Link file tracking
  5. Identifying the USB owner
  6. Recovering file header signatures
  7. Steganography
  8. Check USB connection traces
  9. Check EXIF information
  10. Check FTP usage traces
  11. Spool file analysis
  12. Check internet usage history
  13. Check Windows system information

Fear Down Confidence Up

Preparing for the digital forensics practical exam may feel overwhelming, but just try practicing the content covered in the lecture repeatedly.

With solid fundamentals as your base, your fears will fade and your confidence will grow!


Q&A 💬

Q. I am a complete beginner who knows nothing; will I be able to follow the course?

You've come to the right place :)

Q. Can I pass the practical exam just by watching this lecture?

The course I have prepared is not for achieving a high score.
If you practice consistently and at least master the content covered in the lectures, I believe it is well within your reach.

Q. Are additional classes updated for every exam?

Since the goal of this lecture is to build a foundation so that you can understand the next level, there are unfortunately no plans for additional lecture updates at this time. To be honest, it is more difficult than expected to find the time as I have a separate full-time job. I apologize for not being able to give you a definitive answer, but if there is a part that is absolutely necessary for the course and I have the time, I will do my best to make it happen.


From a beginner's perspective,
I will teach you like a friend.

nstyxn

  • Obtained the 7th Digital Forensic Professional Level 2 Certification
  • Bronze Award in the Senior Division at the '2016 4th Find the Digital Culprit Contest' hosted by the Korea Digital Forensics Society
  • Former Digital Forensics Specialist

🎙️ I am not a digital forensics expert. Although I hold a digital forensics specialist certification, was fortunate enough to win an award in a competition, and have experience working in digital forensics, I do not consider myself an expert. The nature of the work I handled required a relatively low level of expertise to be called an "expert," and having seen so many truly outstanding people in the field, I believe I still have much more to learn before I can call myself one.

Since I am also a beginner with so much left to learn, I believe I can see things from the same perspective as those who are just starting out. Please think of me as a friend studying alongside you, who just happens to know slightly more than those taking this course :)

Recommended for
these people

Who is this course right for?

  • Those who are new to digital forensics

  • Those who are preparing for the Digital Forensic Specialist Level 2 practical exam

  • Those who have studied through related lectures or information found on the internet but are struggling because they haven't established a solid foundation.

Need to know before starting?

  • Just bring your determination~ :)

Hello
This is nstyxn

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  • cccccdyy님의 프로필 이미지
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    Average Rating 4.5

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    55% enrolled

    I don't know why I passed either, but I listened to this and passed the 24th practical exam. I think the lectures are systematic and kind, which is great.

    • forensic
      Instructor

      Hello ccccc.dyy! First of all, I sincerely congratulate you on passing! I think you passed because you did a great job aligning with the grading criteria and submitting your report accordingly :) Congratulations once again!

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    Average Rating 2.3

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    51% enrolled

    Thank you for quickly updating the issues and explaining them in a way that even beginners can easily understand. Thanks to you, I was able to pass the Level 2 Digital Forensics Specialist exam.

    • forensic
      Instructor

      Hello, Culstudy! Congratulations on your acceptance!!!! :)

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    qkdwn

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    7% enrolled

    I don't think I need to say anything else. I'm still learning, but when I see the emails I get, I see words of encouragement for students who are about to take the exam, continuous updates, and quick replies to questions from students. It's a lecture that has everything. It's a great lecture that you won't regret spending money on. I think it's the best lecture for those who are new to digital forensics. I want to thank the instructor for creating such a great, high-quality lecture. Thank you :)

    • forensic
      Instructor

      Hello Winter! Thank you for your review. We try to respond as quickly as possible, but sometimes it is unavoidable that we are late, so we are sorry. We will continue to try to resolve your questions as quickly as possible in the future. Thank you :)

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    mjkorea76813

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    Average Rating 5.0

    5

    100% enrolled

    I think it will be a great help in preparing for the exam. If I follow along diligently and practice like in the lab, I think I can do well. Thank you for the great lecture.

    • forensic
      Instructor

      Hello, Myungjaek, thank you for writing a review. I checked a little late. If you took the test today, I don't know if you did well. Thank you for taking the time to read the lecture!

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    Average Rating 5.0

    5

    19% enrolled

    The content is really good. I really don't know what I would have done if I hadn't had this lecture when I first started studying. I will prepare well for the third exam. Thank you so much for creating such a high-quality lecture.

    • forensic
      Instructor

      Hello Sangwoo! If you have any questions, please don't just ignore them and feel free to ask me any time. I will answer as quickly as possible. I hope you prepare well and achieve your goals. Thank you :)

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