CHFI 4: Social Media, Mobile & Cloud Forensics

Catalog description

Final volume in a four-course series preparing students for the EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification. Focuses on the collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence in web-based and remote environments. Introduces advanced techniques for open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations, including metadata extraction, content tracking, and user attribution across platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, Discord, encrypted messaging applications, and online forums. Explores legal and ethical considerations related to cross-jurisdictional data, privacy concerns, and authentication of evidence from cloud services and social technologies.