Content Details of the BCFE
'Basic Computer Forensic Examiner'
Budapest (Hungary) 2025
6-17 October
List of Topics scheduled for the IACIS BCFE Class
(May be subject to changes or updates for each new session)
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BIOS, Boot Sequence and Boot Environments
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Numbering Systems
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Introduction to Hex Editor
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Disk Structures
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FAT File System
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NTFS File System
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Ex-FAT
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Case Documentation
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First Responder
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Hashing & Hash Sets
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Intro to Forensic Analysis & Scenario
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Forensic Search Methodologies
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RAM Capture & Analysis
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Validation, Acquisition, Control & Practical Exercises
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Forensic Acquisition Practical Exercise
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SQL Databases
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File Metadata
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Compound Files
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Windows Registry
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Windows Artifacts
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File Header & Carving
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Internet Artifacts (Browsers)
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​Encryption
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​P2P/Cloud
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Intro to Timeline Analysis
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Digital Soup
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Lab Management Overview
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Mac Triage
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Special Class overview, Ethics/Certification, eServices
BCFE/CFCE Core Competencies
IACIS Basic Computer Forensic Examiner (BCFE) and Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) Programs
The BCFE/CFCE core competencies described in this document are a binding set of competencies that guide the training and certification programs to ensure that the skills and knowledge points are delivered within the training program are also the same set of standards evaluated within the certification program.
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The core competencies have been identified through a job analysis process which identified the tasks and skillset for successful performance as a computer forensic examiner.
BCFE/CFCE Core Skills
There are seven competency areas addressed in the BCFE/CFCE Program: