# Digital Forensics Fundamentals

> Master the core principles of digital forensics, including evidence handling, chain of custody, and the systematic forensic investigation process.

Canonical: https://codelivly.com/learning-paths/digital-forensics-fundamentals
Last updated: 2026-09-09

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| Level | Beginner |
| Category | Forensics |
| Rooms | 5 |
| Lessons | 19 |
| Estimated time | 2 h 30 min |

This module introduces the foundational concepts of digital forensics. You will learn the systematic forensic investigation process (identification, preservation, analysis, documentation, and presentation), the critical importance of the chain of custody, and the legal and ethical considerations of handling digital evidence. From a cybersecurity perspective, you will explore how to properly acquire volatile and non-volatile data, use write-blockers to preserve evidence integrity, and understand the basics of disk imaging and hashing to ensure evidence admissibility in legal proceedings.

## Rooms in this path

1. [Introduction to Digital Forensics](https://codelivly.com/rooms/introduction-to-digital-forensics) - Discover the core principles of digital forensics, including the investigative process, chain of custody, and evidence…
2. [Evidence Handling Principles](https://codelivly.com/rooms/evidence-handling-principles) - Master the foundational rules of digital evidence handling, including chain of custody, order of volatility,…
3. [Chain of Custody Basics](https://codelivly.com/rooms/chain-of-custody-basics) - Master the foundational principles of the Chain of Custody in digital forensics, ensuring evidence remains legally…
4. [Forensic Imaging](https://codelivly.com/rooms/forensic-imaging) - Master forensic imaging. Learn to create bit-for-bit copies of digital evidence using write-blockers, understand image…
5. [Forensic Workstation Setup](https://codelivly.com/rooms/forensic-workstation-setup) - Learn how to build and configure a secure, isolated, and forensically sound workstation for digital investigations.

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