Introduction

The rapid evolution of cloud computing has brought unprecedented scalability, flexibility, and efficiency to organizations worldwide. However, with this technological advancement comes the growing need for robust cloud forensics training, especially within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. As cyber threats escalate and data breaches become more sophisticated, mastering cloud forensics has become essential for cybersecurity professionals, incident responders, forensic analysts, and AWS practitioners. Training Course on Cloud Forensics for AWS Environments offers a deep dive into AWS-native security tools, forensic readiness, incident detection, data preservation, and chain of custody management in cloud-native architectures.

This hands-on course is designed to equip learners with real-world skills in cloud evidence acquisition, log analysis, AWS CloudTrail forensics, S3 bucket investigations, and IAM activity audits. Participants will gain cutting-edge knowledge to conduct secure, compliant, and effective forensic investigations within AWS. Each module integrates real-world case studies, showcasing how cloud forensics plays a critical role in cyber incident response, data breach investigations, and regulatory compliance such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

Programme Curriculum

Training Course on Cloud Forensics for AWS Environments

Introduction

Course Objectives

Understand cloud forensics fundamentals in AWS environments
Identify and collect forensic evidence using AWS-native tools
Analyze AWS CloudTrail, S3, VPC, and Lambda logs for anomalies
Implement forensic readiness within AWS security architectures
Maintain integrity and chain of custody for cloud-based evidence
Automate evidence collection using AWS Lambda and Step Functions
Conduct incident triage and threat attribution in AWS
Perform memory and disk forensics on EC2 instances
Secure forensic data against tampering using encryption and IAM
Apply cloud forensic principles to ransomware and insider threat cases
Understand legal and regulatory implications of cloud forensics
Simulate AWS data breach investigations using real-world scenarios
Integrate cloud forensics in DevSecOps and continuous monitoring

Target Audience

Cloud Security Engineers
Cybersecurity Analysts
Digital Forensics Professionals
Incident Response Teams
AWS Cloud Practitioners
IT Risk & Compliance Officers
Penetration Testers
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to AWS Cloud Forensics

Overview of cloud forensics in public cloud infrastructure
AWS Shared Responsibility Model in digital investigations
Legal and compliance considerations in AWS forensics
AWS services relevant to forensic analysis
Differences between traditional and cloud forensics
Case Study: Overview of a GDPR investigation in an AWS-hosted environment

Module 2: Forensic Readiness in AWS

Planning and implementing AWS forensic strategies
Designing for evidence preservation and secure logging
Creating an incident response plan within AWS
Integrating AWS Config, GuardDuty, and Security Hub
Setting up logging and monitoring policies for compliance
Case Study: Preparing for forensic investigation in a PCI-DSS AWS workload

Module 3: Evidence Identification and Collection

Capturing volatile and non-volatile data in EC2 instances
Working with snapshots, volumes, and CloudTrail data
Using AWS APIs and CLI for evidence gathering
Network traffic analysis via VPC Flow Logs
Preserving integrity: hashing, timestamps, and encryption
Case Study: Insider threat investigation involving AWS S3 access logs

Module 4: AWS Log Analysis Techniques

AWS CloudTrail, Config, and CloudWatch log correlation
Filtering and querying logs for suspicious activities
Using Athena and CloudTrail Lake for log analytics
Detecting privilege escalation and brute force attacks
Automating detection using AWS Lambda scripts
Case Study: IAM role abuse detection via CloudTrail log patterns

Module 5: EC2 Forensics and Memory Acquisition

Snapshotting EBS volumes for forensic imaging
Capturing and analyzing memory from EC2 Linux/Windows
Volatility and Rekall use in cloud memory forensics
Malware detection in ephemeral cloud environments
Securing forensic data with IAM policies and encryption
Case Study: Crypto-mining malware found in EC2 instance memory

Module 6: S3 and Object Storage Investigations

Investigating unauthorized access to S3 buckets
Auditing bucket policies, ACLs, and access logs
Detection of data exfiltration and public exposure
Forensic recovery of deleted objects in S3
Alerting using EventBridge and CloudWatch
Case Study: Credential dump and ransomware staging in S3

Module 7: Automation and Response in AWS

Building serverless forensic pipelines using Lambda
Automating evidence collection using Step Functions
Playbooks for common incident scenarios
AWS Systems Manager for secure data retrieval
Integrating SOAR tools for cloud-native response
Case Study: Automating malware response in a hybrid AWS network

Module 8: Advanced Threats and Compliance Forensics

Detecting APTs and persistent threats in AWS
Using AWS Macie and Detective for threat hunting
Mapping AWS forensic controls to frameworks (NIST, ISO)
Cross-account investigation and auditing
Chain of custody reporting and compliance documentation
Case Study: HIPAA audit and multi-account AWS investigation

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures using real AWS environments
Hands-on labs with sandboxed AWS infrastructure
Scenario-based learning with guided forensic walkthroughs
Group case study analysis and incident simulation
Post-training knowledge checks and certification assessment

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

AWS forensic tools cloud log analysis software

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000