This course takes you on a journey through the entire cyber investigation process, starting with understanding the legal landscape and regulatory requirements. You'll learn how to properly collect, preserve, and analyse digital evidence while maintaining chain of custody and ensuring admissibility in court. We'll explore various types of cybercrimes, from traditional computer fraud to emerging threats like cryptocurrency crimes and social engineering attacks.



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What you'll learn
Evaluate legal frameworks and jurisdictional requirements for cyber investigations across different crime types
Implement proper digital evidence collection and preservation techniques following chain of custody protocols
Analyse various cybercrime patterns and attack vectors using forensic methodologies and investigative techniques
Construct comprehensive case reports and courtroom presentations that effectively communicate technical findings
Skills you'll gain
- Legal Proceedings
- Report Writing
- Compliance Reporting
- Incident Response
- Business Ethics
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Management Reporting
- Investigation
- Analysis
- Technical Communication
- Document Management
- Data Collection
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Cryptography
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Criminal Investigation and Forensics
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Electronic Discovery
- Fraud detection
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October 2025
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this course, you’ll learn how to conduct professional cyber investigations by mastering digital evidence collection, forensic analysis, and legal presentation. You’ll focus on real-world applications like incident response, cryptocurrency crime investigations, and social engineering casework, while exploring tools such as forensic imaging, SIEM, and chain-of-custody management. Through expert instruction, case studies, and hands-on labs, you’ll gain the skills to investigate cybercrimes, ensure evidence admissibility, and work effectively with legal teams-while addressing challenges like privacy rights, jurisdictional issues, and international cooperation.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 plugin
In this module, you’ll learn the legal foundations of cyber investigations by exploring constitutional protections, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks. You’ll examine how laws like the Fourth Amendment, CFAA, and ECPA shape the collection and use of digital evidence, while also addressing jurisdictional challenges and international cooperation. Through expert explanations, case studies, and hands-on practice, you’ll gain the skills to interpret legal principles, apply frameworks, and navigate the complex legal landscape that underpins modern cyber investigations.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts
In this module, you’ll learn the essential techniques for identifying, collecting, and preserving digital evidence while ensuring its legal integrity. You’ll examine best practices for handling volatile data, documenting evidence, and maintaining chain of custody. Through expert-led lessons, real-world standards, and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain the skills to properly acquire and preserve digital evidence for forensic investigations.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts
In this module, you’ll develop advanced analytical skills to investigate a wide range of cybercrimes, from financial fraud and identity theft to network intrusions and social engineering schemes. You’ll explore digital evidence, attack vectors, and tracing methods that reveal how criminals operate in cyberspace. Through expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and a hands-on investigation lab, you’ll gain the ability to analyse financial fraud patterns, trace network intrusions, examine social engineering tactics, and follow digital trails across blockchain and online platforms to uncover perpetrators with precision.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts
In this module, you’ll learn the foundations of professional reporting and courtroom presentation by exploring how to write clear, comprehensive investigation reports and communicate technical findings effectively. You’ll examine industry standards for forensic documentation, strategies for translating technical evidence for non-technical audiences, and techniques for courtroom testimony as an expert witness. Through expert explanations, practical exercises, and hands-on labs, you’ll gain the skills to prepare structured reports, design effective visual aids, and present evidence confidently in legal proceedings.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts
In this concluding module, you’ll apply your knowledge by investigating a complex cybercrime case study involving a data breach, phishing scheme, and cryptocurrency laundering. You’ll integrate key concepts from across the course-covering legal frameworks, evidence preservation, forensic analysis, and professional reporting-to simulate the full lifecycle of a digital investigation. By working through this real-world scenario, you’ll strengthen your ability to conduct investigations that are legally compliant, ethically sound, and ready for courtroom presentation, ensuring you can confidently tackle the challenges of modern cybercrime cases.
What's included
1 video1 peer review
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