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GIAC Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition (GBFA)

Practitioner Certification

The GIAC Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition (GBFA) certification demonstrates that an individual is trained and qualified in the proper collection, acquisition, and rapid triage analysis of many forms of data storage.






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Who is GBFA for?


Exam Format

Note:GIAC reserves the right to change the specifications for each certification without notice. Based on a scientific passing point study, the passing point for the GISF exam has been determined to be 72% for all candidates receiving access to their certification attempts on or after June 12th, 2018.

Delivery

NOTE: All GIAC Certification exams are web-based and required to be proctored. There are two proctoring options: remote proctoring through ProctorU, and onsite proctoring through PearsonVUE.

Course Details

1. GIAC Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition

  • Acquiring RAM and OS Artifacts
    • The candidate will be able to describe the different methods for performing acquisition of RAM, macOS and Shadow copies. This includes using disk copy utilities and target disk mode.
  • Acquisition Preparation
    • The candidate will be able to summarize the goals of scene management, how to assess evidence, recognize tampering, and verify acquisitions.
  • Computer Fundamentals
    • The candidate will be familiar with basic computer concepts, such as machine configuration, boot processes, BIOS, UEFI, IP addressing, and domain registrars, in preparation for acquisition.
  • Data on Drives
    • The candidate will be able to summarize different ways data on drives can be stored and accessed, including encryption and handling deleted files.
  • Data on the Network
    • The candidate will be able to describe different ways that data can exist in motion, such as IoT network traffic and PCAP files. They will also be able to discuss how different network tools can be used to discover networked devices.
  • Dead Box Acquisition
    • The candidate will be able to describe the different methods for performing dead box acquisition, including write blocking and media removal.
  • Filesystem Fundamentals
    • The candidate will be able to describe basic concepts of common filesystems, like NTFS, EXT, and FAT. They will also be able to describe the functionality of major components that comprise these file systems, such as Master File Tables and File Allocation Tables.
  • Host Based Live Acquisition
    • The candidate will be able to describe the different methods for performing host based live acquisition, including the use of software and hardware write blocking and accessing physical drives and volumes.
  • Manual Triage
    • The candidate will be familiar with manual techniques and tools used to select and triage data.
  • Manually Finding Data
    • The candidate will be able to outline the different ways in which data can be manually found. This includes: where data can be found, carving metadata, and file recovery.
  • Mobile Device Acquisition
    • The candidate will be able to describe, at a high level, the different methods used to perform mobile device acquisition. This includes isolating portable devices from radio signals, tools for mobile device acquisition, and identifying specific mobile devices.
  • Mobile Device Triage
    • The candidate will be able to outline the ways in which data can be triaged from mobile devices. This includes Android and Apple specific scenarios and how to triage data found in mobile apps, as well as calendars and emails.
  • Physical Storage Devices
    • The candidate will be able to compare and contrast the different forms of physical storage devices. This includes device interfaces, spinning disk layout, solid state drive fundamentals, and common HDD problems.
  • Remote Acquisition
    • The candidate will be able to describe the different methods for performing remote acquisitions, including acquisitions over the network as well as leveraging common cloud provider products.
  • Specialty Device Fundamentals
    • The candidate will be able to describe basic concepts of common specialty devices, like MacOS, including System Profiler and Device Information Collection.
  • Storage Technologies
    • The candidate will be able to summarize, compare, and contrast common storage technologies, such as the different levels of RAID configurations.
  • Using Forensic Tools for Triage
    • The candidate will be able to compare and contrast the ways in which popular forensic tools can be effectively used in data triage.
  • Windows Filesystems
    • The candidate will be able to compare and contrast major Windows filesystems including FAT, exFAT, and NTFS.
  • Working With Evidence Files
    • The candidate will be able to compare and contrast common evidence file formats, how they can be accessed, and how they can be used in an investigation.


Fees Structure : 15500 INR / 185 USD
Total No of Class : 42 Video Class
Class Duration : 48:00 Working Hours
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Fees Structure : 30000 INR / 355 USD
Class Duration : 60 Days
Class Recording : Live Class Recording available
Class Time : Monday to Firday 1.5 hours per day / Weekend 3 Hours per day
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Working Hours : Monday to Firday 9 AM to 6 PM
Payment Mode : Credit Card / Debit Card / NetBanking / Wallet (Gpay/Phonepay/Paytm/WhatsApp Pay)

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