UpdatedJul 15, 2026
digital-forensics-lab — Updated!
Free hands-on digital forensics labs for students and faculty
Digital Forensics Lab & Shared Cyber Forensic Intelligence Repository
Features of Repository
- Interactive Digital Forensics Labs: Tailored for students and faculty engagement
- Linux-Centric Lab Environment: Utilizes Kali Linux exclusively for all labs
- Visual Learning Support: Each lab includes PowerPoint presentations, associated files, and instructional screenshots
- Holistic Coverage: Encompasses a wide array of topics within the field of digital forensics
- Open Source Tools: All tools utilized are freely available and open-source
- Ongoing Updates: Supported by grants from the DOJ, DHS, and NSF, the team is committed to regularly updating the repository
- Forensic Intelligence Integration: Two structured forensic intelligence datasets in JSON format derived from real case studies
For feedback or to express your usage of the course materials, please reach out via email at wxu at ubalt dot edu. Your collaboration is sincerely valued
The PowerPoint slides are available in the first two sections of the Table of Contents.
Faculty members are eligible for a complimentary desk copy. To request the PDF, please contact me from your institutional email address and include a link to your faculty profile or university webpage.
Table of Contents (new release Oct 15, 2024: Eufy investigations)
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Basic Computer Skills for Digital Forensics
- Number Systems (add Python code for data conversion 1/2023)
- PC Introduction
- Windows Command Line Tutorial
- Linux Command Line Tutorial
- Advanced Linux Command Line Tutorial
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Computer and Digital Forensics (updated on Oct. 2021)
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Basic Networking Skills for Digital Forensics (added 3/17/2023. Use Paython Scapy and netfilterqueue libraries.)