Network Forensics
Welcome to our comprehensive Network Forensics training program. This advanced course is designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with cutting-edge skills and knowledge to investigate, analyze, and respond to sophisticated network-based cyber threats. Throughout this program, you'll explore a wide range of topics from IPv6 forensics to DarkNet analysis, mastering industry-standard tools and techniques. Get ready to dive deep into the world of digital network defense and forensic investigation.
Program Code: NX216
Package: NX Defense​
Level: 4​



Course Information

Prerequisites
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Basic Networking Knowlege
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Linux & Windows OS Knowledge

Duration Options
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Self-paced: 5-10 week
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Trainer-led: 50 hours
Core Features of Cyberium Arena
Labs
Enhance training with defense and attack tasks.
Books
Tailored coursebooks for cybersecurity studies.
Scenarios
Diverse situations mimicking real professional challenges.
Projects
Integrated projects to demonstrate acquired knowledge.
Program Overview
Theoretical Foundation
Gain in-depth knowledge of advanced network protocols, architectures, and forensic methodologies.
Hands-on Labs
Apply your knowledge in practical scenarios, simulating real-world cyber threats and investigations.
Tool Mastery
Become proficient in industry-standard tools like Wireshark, TShark, Suricata, and Scapy.

Comprehensive Coverage
Explore topics ranging from IPv6 forensics to DarkNet analysis and email-based attacks.
Module 1: IPv6 Forensics and Analysis
IPv6 Fundamentals
Understand IPv6 architecture, addressing, routing, and headers.
Forensic Techniques
Learn to identify and analyze IPv6 traffic, detect vulnerabilities, and examine packet flows.
Transition Mechanisms
Explore the forensic implications of NAT64, 6to4, and other tunneling protocols.
Real-world Applications
Study case studies highlighting actual IPv6 incidents and investigation methods.


Module 2: Advanced Wireshark Techniques

Deep Packet Inspection
Master advanced features for thorough traffic analysis.

Decryption Techniques
Learn methods to analyze encrypted traffic and tunneling protocols.
Custom Filtering
Create and apply sophisticated filters for targeted investigations.


Reporting
Generate comprehensive reports from your findings.
Module 3: Advanced Networking and Cisco Devices


Advanced Network Architecture
Delve into VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP, and other complex networking topics. Understand their roles in network infrastructure and potential vulnerabilities.
Cisco Device Forensics
Learn to extract and analyze configuration data, logs, and traffic from Cisco routers and switches. Develop skills to trace potential breaches or misconfigurations in network devices.
Module 4: HTTPS and Secure Traffic Analysis

HTTPS Overview
Understand the structure and challenges of encrypted traffic.

Decryption Techniques
Learn methods for legitimately decrypting HTTPS traffic for analysis.

SSL/TLS Analysis
Use tools like SSL Labs and Wireshark to examine secure sessions.

Attack Investigation
Detect and analyze man-in-the-middle and SSL stripping attacks.


Module 5: WiFi Network Forensics
WiFi Fundamentals
Explore the 802.11 family of protocols and WiFi communication principles.
Traffic Capture and Analysis
Learn techniques for capturing and examining wireless network traffic.
Security Investigations
Investigate WPA3, WPA2, and WEP networks for vulnerabilities and breaches.
Threat Detection
Identify rogue access points and evil twin attacks in WiFi environments.
Module 6: TShark for Command-Line Traffic Analysis

TShark Basics
Introduction to TShark's command-line interface.

Advanced Capturing
Learn efficient packet capturing and filtering techniques.

Automation
Develop scripts to automate packet analysis workflows.

Threat Detection
Parse traffic to identify patterns of malicious activity.
Module 7: Packet Crafting and Manipulation

Packet Crafting Fundamentals
Understand the basics and applications of custom packet creation.

Tool Mastery
Learn to use Scapy, Hping3, and other packet crafting tools.


Network Defense Testing
Create packets to probe and assess network security measures.



Forensic Analysis
Develop skills to detect and analyze maliciously crafted packets.
Network Protocols and Security

Email Anatomy
Dive deep into email structure, including headers, body, and metadata. Learn to extract crucial information for forensic investigations.

Threat Detection
Master techniques for identifying phishing attempts and spoofed emails. Develop skills to track email origins using header analysis and metadata examination.

Attachment Analysis
Learn methods to safely extract and analyze artifacts from email attachments, uncovering potential threats or evidence of malicious activity.

Module 9: Routers in Network Forensics

Router Fundamentals
Understand the critical role of routers in network traffic flow and logging.

Attack Investigation
Learn methods to analyze encrypted traffic and tunneling protocols.

Log Analysis
Learn techniques to capture and analyze router logs for forensic evidence.

Configuration Analysis
Develop skills to examine router configurations for security flaws and evidence of breaches.
Module 10: Suricata in Network Intrusion Detection

Suricata Basics
Understand Suricata's capabilities and architecture.

Setup and Configuration
Learn to install and configure Suricata for effective intrusion detection.

Custom Rule Creation
Develop skills to write and implement custom rules for specific threat detection.

Log Analysis
Master techniques for analyzing Suricata logs to uncover forensic evidence.


Module 11: The DarkNet and Its Forensic Challenges
DarkNet Architecture
Explore the structure of DarkNet, including Tor and I2P networks.
Tracking Techniques
Learn methods for monitoring and analyzing DarkNet activity.
Hidden Service Investigation
Develop skills to trace and investigate hidden services and illegal operations.
Case Studies
Examine real-world cybercrime investigations involving DarkNet environments.
Attack Overview
Study common network attacks like DoS, ARP spoofing, and MITM.
Detection Techniques
Learn advanced traffic analysis methods to identify attack signatures.
Forensic Investigation
Develop skills for thorough forensic analysis of network-based attacks.

Mitigation Strategies
Explore techniques for preventing and mitigating various network attacks.