FOR498 – Battlefield Forensics & Data Acquisition

Advance your cyber investigation skills with this cutting-edge battlefield forensics training course. FOR498 equips digital forensics professionals, incident responders, and law enforcement agents with the tools and knowledge to perform evidence acquisition and forensic analysis in high-pressure, hostile, or tactical environments—on the front lines of cybersecurity and physical conflict zones.

What You’ll Learn

• Core concepts of battlefield forensics and tactical evidence collection
• Imaging and acquiring volatile data from compromised systems
• Advanced disk, memory, and mobile forensics techniques
• Handling damaged, encrypted, or anti-forensic data
• Chain-of-custody and evidence integrity in combat scenarios
• Using forensic tools such as FTK, X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM, and more
• Practical application of tools in simulated battlefield labs

Requirements

• Prior experience with digital forensics or incident response is recommended
• Familiarity with computer systems, file systems, and network concepts
• Basic understanding of forensic tools such as FTK or EnCase is helpful

Course Description

This comprehensive battlefield forensics training course, modeled after SANS Institute’s FOR498, is designed for professionals who must acquire and analyze digital evidence in the most challenging environments. From remote war zones to cybercrime hotspots, you’ll learn how to operate under pressure while maintaining forensic integrity and legal admissibility of evidence.

The course blends theory with hands-on practical labs, simulating real-world military and tactical forensics scenarios. You’ll perform data acquisitions from live and dead systems, navigate encrypted and corrupted drives, and understand how to adapt forensic methodology to rapidly changing environments.

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to handle digital forensics in mission-critical settings and will be prepared for high-stakes incident response roles in both military and civilian sectors.

About the Instructor

This training is delivered by seasoned digital forensics professionals with military, law enforcement, and cyber defense backgrounds. Their operational experience ensures that students receive instruction grounded in reality and tested in the field.

Explore These Valuable Resources

• SANS FOR498 Course Overview
• Magnet Forensics Resources
• OpenText EnCase (Guidance Software)

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