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Examiner Training Programs

Continuing IT Training Program - Cyber Forensics

Program Overview

This course will introduce students to the tools, techniques, and procedures employed by digital investigation teams found at various sizes and types of organizations. The course will focus on the legal, administrative, and procedural requirements that govern a digital investigation team, and how to assess if a financial institution is properly meeting those requirements and producing quality reports

Key Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define various digital forensics tools, techniques, and procedures;
  • Evaluate if member banks have the skills necessary to properly collect and handle digital evidence;
  • Identify what artifacts to look for in evidence and how to properly report the findings; and
  • Recognize how forensic reports are written and evaluated, focusing on the requirements behind certain report elements.

Instructional Format

Facilitated in-person classroom discussion and lectures

Duration

Four and one-half days

Level

Advanced

Target Audience

Examiners or ITEAs who will lead or participate on level B and A examinations.

This course is open to appropriate staff of the FDIC and partner government regulatory agencies. This course is not open to the public or staff of private banks.

Prerequisites

Participants should have completed all of the basic- level and, at least most of, the intermediate-level IT courses.  In addition, participants should complete the Network Architecture Security course AND the Advanced Network Vulnerabilities Assessment course prior taking this course.  

Pre-Course Assignment

None

Special Requirements

None

Post-Course Feedback

None

Credits

This course may provide CPE/CEU credits; however, any credits offered will be handled by the vendor.

More Information

For more information concerning course content and administration, please e-mail cuelp@fdic.gov.

Last Updated: January 29, 2024