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    CC 101 - Basic Digital Forensic Imaging

    This course covers the fundamentals of computer operations, hardware function, configuration, and best practices for the protection, preservation, and imaging of digital evidence. Presentations and hands-on exercises cover topics such as partitioning, data storage, hardware and software write blockers, the boot-up and shutdown processes, live imaging, encryption detection, and duplicate imaging. This course incorporates computer forensic applications that experienced practitioners are currently using in the field.

    FC 105 - Financial Records Examination and Analysis

    This course covers the acquisition, examination, and analysis of many types of financial records, including bank statements and checks, wire transfer records, and business records. Topics include recognizing and investigating common indicators of fraud, using spreadsheets to facilitate analysis and pattern recognition, and financial profiling. There is a strong focus on presenting financial evidence in multiple modalities: spreadsheet data outputs, graphic representations, and written/oral presentations.

    FC 101 - Financial Investigations Practical Skills

    This course provides hands-on investigative training at a basic level. Students develop the practical skills, insight, and knowledge necessary to manage a successful financial investigation from start to finish, including the acquisition and examination of financial records, interview skills, and case management and organization. Additional topics include forgery and embezzlement, financial exploitation of the elderly, working with spreadsheets, financial profiling, and state-specific statutes and legal issues.

    CI 101 - Secure Techniques for Onsite Previewing

    This course covers the usage and configuration of two tools (Paladin/Autopsy and osTriage) designed to preview a non-mobile digital device and export files of evidentiary value. Day One is designed to preview a non-mobile digital device and export files of evidentiary value from a device that is powered on. Day Two is designed to preview a non-mobile digital device and export files of evidentiary value from a device that is powered off.

    FC 201 - Financial Records Investigative Skills (Sept 2018)

    The "Financial Crime (FC) 201 - Financial Records Investigative Skills" course builds on the concepts introduced in "FC 101 - Financial Investigations Practical Skills" and "FC 105 - Financial Records Examination and Analysis," introducing investigators and prosecutors to emerging issues in financial crime. Topics include understanding money laundering, analyzing large financial data sets, conducting effective interviews, and managing large amounts of financial evidence. This course consists of a mix of lecture, discussion, and hands-on exercises.

    CC 350 - Mobile Device Forensic Analysis (Sept 2018)

    This course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to preserve, acquire, and analyze data on iOS devices (iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad), as well as various Android devices. Students use forensically sound tools and techniques to acquire and analyze potential evidence. Topics include identifying potential threats to data stored on devices, available imaging options, accessing locked devices, and the default folder structure. The forensic artifacts covered include device information, call history, voicemail, messages, web browser history, contacts, and photos.

    CC 201 - Digital Evidence Examination and Processing (Sept 2018)

    This course builds on the concepts introduced in "Cybercop 101 - Basic Digital Forensic Imaging." It covers the architecture and functionality of the Windows NT File System, the FAT and the ExFAT File System, and related directory entry information for locating files on electronic devices. Topical areas include file headers and file hashing, recovery of deleted files and long file names, and techniques for discovering potential evidence that might otherwise be overlooked. This course incorporates an investigative scenario, providing hands-on experience with examination of hard drive images.

    CC 350 - Mobile Device Forensic Analysis (Aug 2018)

    This course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to preserve, acquire, and analyze data on iOS devices (iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad), as well as various Android devices. Students use forensically sound tools and techniques to acquire and analyze potential evidence. Topics include identifying potential threats to data stored on devices, available imaging options, accessing locked devices, and the default folder structure. The forensic artifacts covered include device information, call history, voicemail, messages, web browser history, contacts, and photos.

    Access the Updated Resource for the Criminal Justice Field! The Spring 2018 BJA TTA Provider Directory is Now Available

    May 29, 2018

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) is excited to announce the release of the spring 2018 edition of the BJA Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Provider Directory. This easy-to-use, downloadable guide enables BJA staff, BJA TTA providers, and the criminal justice field to access key information about BJA TTA providers with a wealth of criminal justice knowledge and experience.

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    Collecting Evidence from Online Social Media: Building a Cyber-OSINT Toolbox

    There is a rapid evolution in the technologies people use to communicate and share material with each other, in the companies providing the sharing platforms, and in how people choose to communicate with each other. People are increasingly choosing to communicate using text, images, and videos rather than traditional electronic voice communications. And, they increasingly choose to use platforms that make this communication openly available for others to view.

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