A Udemy course on the investigative side of cybersecurity — collecting and preserving digital evidence, analysing memory with Volatility, examining disk images with Autopsy, and triaging malware. Hands-on and tool-based, a practical route into DFIR for people with some security background. Skills training rather than a certification.
Good for: Hands-on digital forensics and incident-response skills.
Less suitable if: You are new to security or want a recognised certification.
Skills you'll gain
Digital forensicsIncident responseVolatilityAutopsyMemory analysisMalware triage
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You have some security background
You want hands-on DFIR
You like tool-based learning
Consider something else if you…
You are new to security
You want a recognised certification
You want offensive security
Requirements: Some security/IT background helps.
Realistic time: Several hours of video plus practice.
About this course
This DFIR course covers the investigative side of cybersecurity: collecting and preserving digital evidence, analyzing memory dumps with Volatility, examining disk images with Autopsy, triaging malware samples with static and dynamic analysis, and following incident response procedures from detection through remediation.
What you'll learn
Collect and preserve digital evidence following forensic best practices
Analyze memory dumps to identify malware, credentials, and attacker artifacts
Examine disk images and file systems for evidence of compromise
Perform static and dynamic malware analysis for incident triage
Write incident response reports and executive summaries
This course includes
15h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
Udemy lists a high price but the course is nearly always on sale for roughly $12–20 with lifetime access — wait for a discount rather than paying full price.
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You receive a Udemy completion certificate — a learning record, not a formal or accredited qualification. It is not an industry certification such as GCFA; those are separate paid exams.
Instructor
NA
Nik Alleyne
Udemy instructor
60K+ learners5 courses4.5 instructor rating
Taught by DFIR practitioners on Udemy with professional incident response and digital forensics consulting experience.
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