Computer Forensics CBT Training
Computer forensics computer-based training (CBT) involves study in several areas of IT security, such as partitioning and formatting hard drives, data recovery and ethical hacking. Several companies offer programs taught at the student's own pace as well as programs culminating in forensics certification.
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Scope
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Computer-based forensics training encompasses a broad array of network security topics, such as examination procedures, hardware and imaging issues, forensically-sterile examination material, hard drive cloning, and file deletion and recovery. Other topics include Internet usage data, recovering swap, temporary and cached files, common data-hiding techniques, the legality of computer forensics and the marking, transmittal and storage of recovered evidence.
Duration
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Program length varies with course comprehensiveness and training provider. For instance, the computer forensics program offered by Computer Forensics Training Center Online lasts three to six months, whereas the computer forensics training program from Info Sec Institute lasts five days.
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Cost
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Similar to program duration, training costs vary between training providers. For instance, the program provided through Computer Forensics Training Center Online costs $2,895, as of November 2010; Info Sec's computer forensics training course costs $1,495.
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