# Introduction to Digital Forensics

> Discover the core principles of digital forensics, including the investigative process, chain of custody, and evidence preservation.

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Last updated: 2026-09-09

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| Level | Beginner |
| Category | Forensics |
| Lessons | 4 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This module serves as your entry point into the world of digital forensics. You will learn the foundational principles of the digital forensic investigation process: identification, preservation, analysis, documentation, and presentation. We will cover the critical importance of the chain of custody, the use of hardware write-blockers, and the role of cryptographic hashing in maintaining evidence integrity. From a cybersecurity perspective, you will understand how proper evidence handling ensures that digital artifacts remain admissible in legal proceedings and highly actionable for incident response teams.

## Lessons

1. What Is Digital Forensics and Why Does It Matter (30 min)
2. The Digital Forensics Process (30 min)
3. Types of Digital Forensics (30 min)
4. Guided Lab: Mapping a Case to the Forensics Process (30 min)

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