# Forensic Workstation Setup

> Learn how to build and configure a secure, isolated, and forensically sound workstation for digital investigations.

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Last updated: 2026-09-10

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| Level | Beginner |
| Category | Forensics |
| Lessons | 3 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This module covers the essential steps to build and configure a dedicated forensic workstation. You will learn about hardware requirements, operating system hardening, network isolation, and the mandatory integration of forensic tools like write-blockers and imaging software. From a cybersecurity perspective, analyzing evidence on a standard, unhardened machine risks contaminating the data. This lesson provides the foundational knowledge to create a sterile, reliable environment that guarantees evidence integrity from the moment it is acquired.

## Lessons

1. What Is a Forensic Workstation and Why Does It Matter (30 min)
2. Essential Forensic Toolkits (30 min)
3. Guided Lab: Setting Up a Forensic Analysis Environment (30 min)

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- [Learning path: Digital Forensics Fundamentals](https://codelivly.com/learning-paths/digital-forensics-fundamentals)
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