Short description:
The digital forensics Essentials (DFE) is an entry-level foundational course to help beginners grasp the facets of digital forensics investigation, its phases and types. This course covers topics like dark web forensics, Linux, investigating web applications and more. No IT/Cybersecurity experience required for this course.
Test your skills with CTF-based Capstone Projects and validate these newly acquired skills in proctored exams. The DFE course aims to enhance your competence and expertise in digital forensics and information security skills offering 12 comprehensive modules, 11 hours of premium self-paced video training, courseware and 11 interactive labs.
Network Defense Essentials covers the fundamental concepts of information security and network defense. This introductory cybersecurity course is designed for today's entry-level information security or security career professionals and is ideal for learners aspiring to pursue a career in cybersecurity.
Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE) is an entry-level cybersecurity program developed to help learners enhance their competence and expertise in digital forensics and information security skills, thereby adding value to their workplace and employer. This course will introduce learners to Computer Forensics Fundamentals and the Computer Forensics Investigation Process. They will learn about Dark Web, Windows, Linux, Malware Forensics and much more. The interactive labs component ensures that learners receive the hands-on, practical experience required for a future in cybersecurity. A key feature of this course is the capstone project CTF Challenges where you'll tackle authentic objectives, demonstrating your ability to think critically, apply acquired knowledge and employ hands-on skills to resolve a variety of challenges within a genuine (yet controlled) target system.
DFE-certified learners have an assured means of formal recognition to add to their resumes and demonstrate their expertise and skills to prospective employers. This improves their prospects for employment advancement, higher salaries and great job satisfaction.
Certification Target Audience
- students, graduates, professionals, career starters and changers, and IT/Technology/Cybersecurity teams with little or no work experience
- working professionals who are preparing to start with cybersecurity or switch to the field from another domain
- college and university students who are preparing for a cybersecurity career and helping their IT education
- High-school students who aspire to get an early start on their cybersecurity career and master the fundamentals of online security
Exam Information
DFE (Prefix 112-53) exam is available within the ECC Exam Center.