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Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator

The  (CHFI) certification equips you with the skills to investigate cybercrimes and track down digital evidence. Learn industry-standard techniques for computer forensics, incident response, and digital investigations. This certification prepares you to think and act like a forensic expert, enabling you to uncover hidden digital footprints and defend against cyber threats.

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Voucher Validity

This voucher is valid for one year, allowing you to take the exam anytime within that period.

Course Duration

We provide a comprehensive one-and-a-half-month training program designed to fully prepare you for the exam.

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WHY Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator​ (CHfI)?

The Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification is designed for cybersecurity professionals who want to build expertise in digital forensics and investigation techniques.

  1. Growing Need for Cyber Forensics Experts: With the rise of cybercrime, organizations need professionals who can investigate and recover from attacks. CHFI trains individuals to respond to incidents, track hackers, and recover critical data. 
  2. Comprehensive Skill Development: The CHFI certification covers all major forensic investigation scenarios, including data breaches, fraud investigations, corporate espionage, and more. Professionals gain hands-on skills in
    • Incident response
    • Data recovery
    • Evidence collection
    • Digital forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, etc.)
  3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Forensic investigators often work with law enforcement and need to follow strict legal protocols. The CHFI program ensures that candidates are trained to handle digital evidence legally, which is crucial in prosecuting cybercrimes.
  4. High Demand for Certified Investigators: As organizations look to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, there is a growing demand for professionals who can not only secure systems but also conduct thorough investigations. A CHFI certification makes you a valuable asset for any organization dealing with sensitive information.
  5. Career Advancement: Holding a CHFI certification can significantly improve your career prospects. It demonstrates your ability to investigate cybercrimes, a niche and sought-after skill. It can lead to roles such as:
    • Cyber Forensics Analyst
    • Security Analyst
    • Incident Responder
    • Forensics Consultant
  6. Vendor-Neutral Certification:

    CHFI is vendor-neutral, which means the knowledge and skills you acquire can be applied across different systems and platforms, making it versatile in various industries and settings.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?

Forensic Evidence Identification & Analysis

Learn how to detect and preserve forensic evidence from compromised computer systems and networks, crucial for post-incident investigations.

Incident Response & Security Assessments

Master techniques for responding to security incidents, conducting forensic investigations, and providing detailed security assessments to prevent breaches.

Digital Forensics Reconnaissance, Scanning, and Exploitation

Explore forensic tools and techniques used to gather digital evidence, scan systems for malicious activity, and analyze exploited vulnerabilities.

Web Application Forensics

Investigate web application attacks, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS), and understand how to gather and analyze evidence from compromised web apps.

Wireless Network Forensics

Learn best practices for investigating breaches in wireless networks, analyzing Wi-Fi attacks, and securing wireless infrastructures from forensic perspectives.

Cryptography & Digital Evidence

Delve into cryptographic techniques used in digital forensics to encrypt and secure evidence, as well as analyze encrypted data during forensic investigations.

FAQs

Who should pursue the CHFI certification?

The CHFI certification is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, legal professionals, law enforcement personnel, and anyone involved in the investigation of cybercrimes or digital forensic analysis.

While there are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended that candidates have a solid understanding of networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles. Prior experience with incident response, security analysis, or ethical hacking will be beneficial.

The CHFI certification is valid for three years. To maintain certification, you must earn EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) credits or retake the exam before the expiration date.

After earning your CHFI certification, you can pursue roles such as:
  • Cyber Forensic Analyst
  • Digital Forensic Investigator
  • Incident Response Specialist
  • Cybercrime Investigator
  • Security Consultant

The CHFI exam consists of multiple-choice questions covering forensic investigation techniques, tools, and scenarios. You have four hours to complete the exam, which includes a total of 150 questions.