Core Forensic Principles
Build unshakable foundations in evidence handling, investigation methodologies, and legal standards that govern digital forensics worldwide.
✦ SKILLS. NOT JUST THEORY. ✦
F|CDFP
Certified Digital Forensic Professional
🎓 Open to anyone willing to learn — No degree required
📜 ENROLL NOW — BATCH STARTING SOON →
⚡ What You'll Master
A complete transformation from beginner to forensic-ready professional
Industry-Standard Tools
Get hands-on with professional-grade software including Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, OSForensics, Volatility, and Autopsy — tools that investigators actually use.
Globally Recognized Credential
Earn the F|CDFP title — a testament to your real-world forensic capabilities that sets you apart in job applications and client pitches.
Real-World Mentorship
Learn directly from a practicing forensic examiner with years of field experience — not theoretical textbook knowledge.
Meet Your Mentor
🔬 Lead Digital Forensic Trainer | ForenCYX Technologies™
With over 4 years of hands-on experience in digital forensics and data recovery, I've helped law enforcement agencies, corporate clients, and individuals recover critical data from thousands of devices. From high-stakes cybercrime investigations to unlocking bricked phones — I've seen it all.
My teaching philosophy is simple: no fluff, only practical skills. Every module is built from real cases I've worked on. You won't just learn theory — you'll learn what actually works in the field.
— Abhilash Singh, Founder & CEO of ForenCYX Technologies™
Stand Out with F|CDFP Credential
Earning your F|CDFP certification is more than just adding a line to your resume — it's a career-defining achievement that validates your mastery of digital forensics.
- Demonstrate proven competency in forensic data extraction and analysis
- Get recognized as a trusted professional in cyber investigations
- Accelerate your career in cybersecurity, law enforcement, or private investigations
- Join an elite network of certified forensic professionals
3 Months
Weekend online training
Sat + Sun | 2hrs each classOnline Training + Exam
Live interactive sessions + Hands-on labs
Lifetime Validity
Certification never expires
Anyone, Anywhere
Open to all — Students, IT pros, LEA, enthusiasts
🛠️ Tools You'll Master
Autopsy
Volatility
MemProcFS
OSForensics
Magnet AXIOM
Cellebrite UFED
Cellebrite Physical Analyzer
Oxygen Detective
MD-NEXT / MD-RED
Amped FIVE
Internet Evidence Finder
📖 Course Schedule
Duration: 3 Months (Weekend batch)
Saturday: 1 Class (Evening — 2 hours)
Sunday: 2 Classes (Morning + Evening — 2 hours each)
Sunday: 2 Classes (Morning + Evening — 2 hours each)
🎥 Live online sessions + Recordings available
📝 Online exam at the end of the course
📚 Full Curriculum — 20 Modules
MODULE 1: Foundations of Digital Forensics
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 FUNDAMENTALS
1.3 DIGITAL EVIDENCE
1.4 ANALYSIS STEPS
1.5 INVESTIGATION SCOPE
1.6 RECONSTRUCTING OF THE CRIME SCENE
1.7 CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE
1.8 MAJOR CONCEPTS
MODULE 2: Data Acquisition & Imaging
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Storage Formats
2.3 Acquisition Method
2.4 Write Blocker
2.5 Live Data Acquisition
2.6 Tools
2.7 Validating the Evidence
2.8 Exploring the Evidence
2.9 Time & Timestamps
MODULE 3: Anti-Forensics & Countermeasures
3.1 Understanding Anti-Forensics Techniques
3.2 Data Deletion
3.3 Finding Hidden Data
3.4 Understanding Anti-Forensics Countermeasures
MODULE 4: Data Recovery Fundamentals
4.1 UNDERSTANDING HOW DATA IS STORED
4.2 LOGICAL DATA RECOVERY
4.3 RECOVERING DATA FROM RECYCLE BIN
4.4 FILE CARVING
4.5 RAW DATA RECOVERY
MODULE 5: Disk Drives & Storage Systems
5.1 DIFFERENT TYPES OF DISK DRIVES & THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
5.2 UNDERSTANDING LOGICAL STRUCTURE OF A DISK
5.3 BOOTING PROCESS OF LINUX, WINDOWS & MACOS
5.4 FILE SYSTEM ANALYSIS WITH AUTOPSY
5.5 UNDERSTANDING STORAGE SYSTEMS (RAID & NAS)
MODULE 6: File Systems Deep Dive
6.1 NEW TECHNOLOGY FILE SYSTEM (NTFS)
6.2 FILE ALLOCATION TABLE (FAT)
6.3 EXTENDED FILE SYSTEM
6.4 EXTENSIBLE FILE ALLOCATION TABLE
6.5 HIERARCHICAL FILE SYSTEM (HFS)
6.6 APPLE FILE SYSTEM (APFS)
MODULE 7: Windows Forensics
7.1 COLLECTING EVIDENCE
7.2 WINDOWS REGISTRY FORENSICS
7.3 EXAMINE CACHE, COOKIE AND HISTORY STORED IN WEB BROWSERS
7.4 EXAMINE WINDOWS FILES AND METADATA ANALYSIS
7.5 INVESTIGATING WINDOWS LOGS
7.6 FILE SIGNATURE ANALYSIS
MODULE 8: Linux Forensics
8.1 UNDERSTANDING VOLATILE & NON-VOLATILE DATA IN LINUX
8.2 LINUX FILE SYSTEM & ANALYSIS
8.3 LINUX MEMORY ACQUISITION
MODULE 9: Memory Forensics (RAM Analysis)
9.1 Memory Acquisition
9.2 Volatility: Introduction
9.3 MemProcFS: Introduction
9.4 Windows Memory Analysis
9.5 Linux Memory Analysis
9.6 Analysis of Malware Affected System Memory
MODULE 10: Dark Web & Tor Forensics
10.1 UNDERSTANDING DARK WEB
10.2 IDENTIFYING TRACES OF TOR BROWSER DURING INVESTIGATION
10.3 PERFORMING TOR BROWSER FORENSICS
MODULE 11: Android Forensics
11.1 IMPORTANCE OF ANDROID DEVICE FORENSICS
11.2 STEPS INVOLVED IN ANDROID DEVICE FORENSICS
11.3 PERFORMING LOGICAL DATA ACQUISITION
11.4 ROOTING
11.5 PERFORMING PHYSICAL DATA ACQUISITION
11.6 ANALYZING ANDROID WITH AUTOPSY
11.7 CHALLENGES FACED DURING ANDROID DEVICE FORENSICS
MODULE 12: iOS Forensics
12.1 IMPORTANCE OF IOS DEVICE FORENSICS
12.2 STEPS INVOLVED IN IOS DEVICE FORENSICS
12.3 PERFORMING LOGICAL DATA ACQUISITION
12.4 JAILBREAKING
12.5 PERFORMING PHYSICAL DATA ACQUISITION
12.6 ANALYZING IOS WITH AUTOPSY
12.7 CHALLENGES FACED DURING IOS DEVICE FORENSICS
MODULE 13: Network Forensics
13.1 UNDERSTANDING NETWORK FORENSICS
13.2 INDICATORS OF COMPROMISE (IOCS)
13.3 INVESTIGATING NETWORK TRAFFIC
13.4 ANALYZING NETWORK LOGS
MODULE 14: Professional Forensic Tools
14.1 PassMark: OSForensics
14.2 Magnet AXIOM
14.3 Cellebrite UFED
14.4 Internet Evidence Finder
14.5 Oxygen Detective
14.6 Cellebrite Physical Analyzer
14.7 MD-NEXT, MD-RED
14.8 Amped FIVE
MODULE 15-18: Advanced Specializations
15 CLOUD FORENSIC
16 DATABASE FORENSIC
17 LINUX BASED FORENSIC OS
18 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DATA RECOVERY
MODULE 19: CCTV / DVR Forensics
19.1 DVR EXTRACTION
19.2 PROPRIETARY VIDEO FORMAT CONVERSION
19.3 VIDEO EVIDENCE ENHANCEMENTS
19.4 DATA CARVING FROM DVR DISK
MODULE 20: Final Practical Exam
🎯 Practical Challenge (Final EXAM)
🎯 Who Should Take F|CDFP?
👮 Law Enforcement
💻 IT Professionals
🎓 Students / Freshers
🔐 Cybersecurity Enthusiasts
⚙️ Repair Shop Owners
🧠 Anyone willing to learn
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a degree or technical background to enroll? +
No. F|CDFP is open to anyone willing to learn. Basic computer literacy (knowing how to use a computer, install software, browse files) is helpful but not mandatory. The course starts from fundamentals and builds up.
Is the training recorded if I miss a live class? +
Yes. All live sessions are recorded and uploaded to a private student portal within 24 hours. You can watch them anytime during the course duration and even after completion for revision.
What is the exam format? +
The final exam is entirely online and consists of two parts: (1) Multiple-choice theory questions covering all 20 modules, and (2) A practical hands-on challenge where you'll analyze a forensic image and submit a report. You need 60% to pass.
How long is the certification valid? +
Lifetime validity. No renewal fees or continuing education credits required. Your certificate and verification ID remain valid forever.
Will I get a certificate after completing? +
Yes. Upon passing the exam, you will receive the official F|CDFP certificate from ForenCYX Technologies with a unique verification ID that employers can verify on our website.
What if I fail the exam? +
You get one free retake which is valid for 1 year . Additional retakes after that are charged at ₹2,500 per attempt.
Do I need to buy any software or tools? +
No. We provide access to all required forensic tools, lab images, and software during the training. Some open-source tools (like Autopsy, Volatility) are free and you can install them on your own system as well.
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