Overview
Cybercrime is surging at an unprecedented rate, with Australian organisations under constant threat. In 2023, the Australian Cyber Security Centre reported a staggering 13% increase in cybercrime, amounting to over 76,000 incidents and costing the economy more than $3.1 billion annually. Public sector organisations, as custodians of critical infrastructure and sensitive citizen data, are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks.
This comprehensive course addresses these challenges by equipping professionals with the skills to investigate, respond to, and prevent cyber incidents effectively. Participants will explore the critical role of digital forensics in mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding organisational resilience. From uncovering vulnerabilities to managing complex incidents, the training offers practical tools and insights tailored for public sector professionals.
With an emphasis on hands-on learning, participants will leave equipped to build in-house digital forensics capabilities, reducing reliance on external consultants while enhancing operational agility and security.
Who Should Attend?
This course is tailored for professionals in the public sector responsible for cybersecurity, IT operations, compliance, and risk management. It is particularly beneficial for APS 5 to EL 2 professionals such as IT Security Analysts, Incident Response Officers, and Policy Managers, as well as SES executives like CIOs and Cybersecurity Managers. State and local government employees will also find the training invaluable, from operational teams managing digital forensics to senior leaders overseeing IT governance and critical infrastructure.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Foundational Principles: Understand the key concepts and processes of digital forensics.
Evidence Collection: Master best practices to ensure data integrity and in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act.
Data Analysis & Recovery: Use advanced tools to recover and analyse digital evidence.
Incident Management: Apply forensic techniques to manage real-world scenarios effectively.
Professional Communication: Present findings clearly for legal and internal purposes.
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Mastering Digital Forensics: Strengthening Public Sector Cybersecurity and Incident Response
Session details
This course is ideal for professionals with foundational IT knowledge who are seeking to develop skills in digital forensics, incident response, or cybersecurity, particularly those in roles related to IT security, risk management, or compliance. No advanced technical expertise is required, as hands-on training and practical exercises are designed to progressively build participants' skills.
Participants should have a basic understanding of IT concepts, including familiarity with operating systems, file structures, and networks. While prior experience in cybersecurity or incident response is beneficial, it is not mandatory.
Key Sessions
Explore the fundamentals of digital forensics, its aims, the forensic process, and differences between public and private sector investigations.
Learn the principles and rules of conducting digital forensic investigations, including evidence preservation, chain of custody, documentation, compliance, and systematic management of the process.
Revisit key concepts and focus on identifying critical actions to improve investigation outcomes.
Master file system analysis, data recovery techniques, forensic imaging, and the use of tools for data acquisition and validation, including RAID and contingency planning.
Understand the components of mobile devices, evidence acquisition processes, and tools for analysing mobile and network traffic data.
Delve deeper into mobile and network forensics, focusing on extracting, analysing, and securing evidence from complex sources.
Investigate email crimes, use email server logs, and apply forensic methods to analyse social media communications and messaging platforms.
Develop skills to create professional forensic reports, ensure quality control, and prepare to testify as a fact or expert witness in legal proceedings.
Meet Your Facilitator
Philip Wagner
Principal Cyber Security Specialist and Educator, G.P.Wagner Pty.Ltd
Philip Wagner, an experienced cybersecurity and leadership expert, boasts extensive experience in both civilian and military environments. His recent roles include Director of Cyber Security and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at the National Disability Insurance Agency, along with serving as a Senior Project Manager for a major Australian health provider.
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