Introduction

In the evolving digital threat landscape, Network Device Forensics has become an indispensable part of cybersecurity investigations. Organizations depend on routers, switches, and firewalls for seamless communication and protection, making these network devices a prime target for cyberattacks. Training Course on Network Device Forensics equips cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and IT investigators with the skills to analyze, interpret, and investigate digital artifacts within critical infrastructure components. The course highlights the importance of deep-packet inspection, firmware analysis, configuration audits, and log correlation to uncover indicators of compromise and persistent threats.

This course is designed with the latest forensic techniques, industry best practices, and compliance standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK. It prepares learners to recognize malicious behaviors hidden within network traffic, retrieve and preserve logs from routers and firewalls, and trace back attacks using network telemetry. From device-level evidence acquisition to chain-of-custody documentation, participants will learn to support both internal security operations and legal proceedings with defensible forensic analysis.

Programme Curriculum

Training Course on Network Device Forensics

Introduction

Course Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of network forensics and packet-level analysis.
Identify forensic artifacts from router logs and switch memory dumps.
Apply deep-packet inspection (DPI) techniques to detect anomalies.
Analyze and correlate firewall logs to reconstruct attack paths.
Perform configuration file audits for security misconfigurations.
Conduct firmware reverse engineering to detect tampering.
Develop strategies for incident response and threat attribution.
Implement network monitoring and logging best practices.
Create forensic reports for internal audits and legal evidence.
Use open-source and commercial tools for device forensics.
Understand compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST standards.
Utilize SIEM integration for correlating network data.
Demonstrate chain of custody and data integrity in forensic investigations.

Target Audience

Cybersecurity Analysts
Network Engineers
IT Auditors
Incident Response Teams
Law Enforcement Cyber Units
Digital Forensics Investigators
Penetration Testers
Compliance and Risk Officers

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Network Device Forensics

Overview of routers, switches, and firewalls
Importance of network device forensics in cybersecurity
Forensic challenges and limitations
Device evidence identification and preservation
Legal implications and chain of custody
Case Study: Investigating unauthorized access via a compromised home router

Module 2: Router Forensics Techniques

Router architecture and OS (Cisco IOS, Juniper JunOS)
Log extraction and analysis (Syslog, NetFlow)
NVRAM and RAM forensic analysis
Identifying rogue configurations and firmware tampering
Command history reconstruction and user tracking
Case Study: Detecting data exfiltration through router backdoor

Module 3: Switch Forensics and Data Flow Analysis

VLANs and switch traffic behavior
MAC address table analysis
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) exploitation
Port mirroring for evidence acquisition
ARP cache and session hijacking detection
Case Study: Tracing lateral movement across internal VLANs

Module 4: Firewall Log Analysis and Policy Audits

Firewall types (stateful, stateless, NGFW)
Log interpretation (deny/allow rules, connection logs)
Auditing ACLs and NAT configurations
Detecting rule manipulation and bypass techniques
Identifying port scanning and DDoS attempts
Case Study: Rule misconfiguration allowing unauthorized SSH access

Module 5: Packet Capture and Deep-Packet Inspection

Capturing live traffic with tcpdump, Wireshark, Zeek
Session reconstruction and protocol decoding
Filtering malicious payloads
SSL/TLS inspection techniques
Encrypted traffic analysis using metadata
Case Study: Analyzing packet captures from a suspected phishing campaign

Module 6: Firmware Forensics and Reverse Engineering

Extracting firmware from network devices
Static and dynamic firmware analysis
Identifying embedded backdoors
Tools: Binwalk, Ghidra, Firmware Mod Kit
Firmware signature validation and integrity check
Case Study: Dissecting a trojanized firmware image

Module 7: SIEM Integration and Threat Attribution

Correlating device logs with SIEM (Splunk, ELK)
Threat intelligence enrichment
MITRE ATT&CK mapping of behaviors
Timeline reconstruction of incidents
Identifying threat actors and TTPs
Case Study: Cross-device analysis of a targeted ransomware attack

Module 8: Reporting, Documentation, and Legal Readiness

Creating admissible forensic reports
Documentation standards and templates
Presenting findings to legal and management teams
Maintaining evidence integrity and timelines
Handling subpoenas and legal disclosure
Case Study: Preparing a forensic report for law enforcement submission

Training Methodology

Interactive labs with real-world traffic and logs
Step-by-step tool demonstrations (CLI and GUI-based)
Case-based discussions with evidence walkthroughs
Group exercises simulating real-world forensic investigations
Downloadable templates and forensic report formats
Knowledge assessments and practical scenarios at the end of each module

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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

Router/switch forensic tools network 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