Digital Forensics

Training Course on Wireless Network Forensics and Security Incident Investigation

Introduction

In today's hyper-connected digital world, wireless networks serve as the foundation of modern communication infrastructure. As the demand for mobility and seamless data transmission continues to grow, so too does the complexity and vulnerability of wireless systems. Cybersecurity threats, including unauthorized access, rogue access points, and man-in-the-middle attacks, increasingly target wireless environments. Training Course on Wireless Network Forensics and Security Incident Investigation is designed to equip cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, and digital forensic investigators with the technical and analytical skills necessary to uncover, analyze, and respond to wireless threats effectively.

Through a hands-on, in-depth curriculum, participants will learn to apply cutting-edge wireless forensics tools, interpret wireless packet captures, identify intrusions, and respond to incidents using industry best practices. The course integrates real-world case studies, interactive labs, and practical scenarios to ensure participants can perform comprehensive investigations into security breaches involving Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and emerging wireless protocols. Stay ahead in the cybersecurity race with this powerful course focused on wireless defense, threat detection, and incident response.

Programme Curriculum

Training Course on Wireless Network Forensics and Security Incident Investigation

Introduction

Course Objectives

Understand wireless network architecture and 802.11 standards.
Identify and mitigate wireless-specific vulnerabilities.
Analyze wireless traffic using Wireshark and Aircrack-ng.
Implement wireless security protocols including WPA3 and EAP.
Detect rogue access points and spoofed MAC addresses.
Apply wireless packet sniffing and decryption techniques.
Perform full-scale wireless penetration testing.
Conduct thorough post-incident forensics investigations.
Understand Bluetooth, Zigbee, and IoT wireless threats.
Investigate Wi-Fi phishing attacks and Evil Twin APs.
Develop and document wireless incident response playbooks.
Integrate wireless forensics with SIEM and SOC environments.
Prepare forensic reports that are legally admissible in court.

Target Audience

Cybersecurity Analysts
Network Engineers
Incident Response Teams
IT Security Consultants
Forensic Investigators
Wireless Network Administrators
SOC & NOC Professionals
Penetration Testers

Course Duration: 10 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Wireless Network Forensics

Overview of wireless technologies and topologies
Understanding RF spectrum and frequencies
Evolution of 802.11 standards
Wireless network components and communication flow
Key terminologies in wireless forensics
Case Study: Investigating a campus-wide rogue AP incident

Module 2: Wireless Security Protocols & Encryption

WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 overview
Encryption methods and key exchange mechanisms
Wireless authentication types
Protocol vulnerabilities and exploits
Understanding EAP, PSK, and RADIUS
Case Study: Breaking weak encryption in an enterprise setting

Module 3: Wireless Threat Landscape

Common wireless attacks (DoS, MITM, Evil Twin)
Role of wireless in APTs and malware delivery
Threat modeling for wireless networks
Bluetooth, Zigbee, and IoT attack surfaces
Physical layer and RF jamming threats
Case Study: Bluetooth skimming at a retail store

Module 4: Tools for Wireless Forensics

Overview of Wireshark, Kismet, Aircrack-ng
Wireless sniffers and adapters
Open-source wireless security tools
Packet capture and analysis basics
Real-time monitoring and alerting tools
Case Study: Using Aircrack-ng to detect WPA2 handshake leaks

Module 5: Wireless Traffic Analysis

Understanding wireless packet structure
Identifying normal vs. malicious patterns
Filtering and tagging suspicious frames
MAC address spoofing detection
Radiotap headers and meta-information
Case Study: Analyzing de-authentication attacks in a hotel

Module 6: Rogue Device Detection

Types of rogue devices (routers, sniffers, repeaters)
Behavioral profiling for device detection
Signal strength triangulation
Vendor and MAC OUI lookup
Automated rogue AP alerts
Case Study: Locating a rogue AP in a government office

Module 7: Bluetooth & IoT Forensics

Bluetooth protocol layers and vulnerabilities
Sniffing and capturing Bluetooth traffic
Zigbee forensic analysis overview
IoT device fingerprinting
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) forensic tools
Case Study: Investigating compromised smart locks via BLE

Module 8: Incident Response for Wireless Breaches

Wireless incident detection techniques
Containment and eradication protocols
Log analysis and correlation
Preservation of wireless evidence
Legal and organizational escalation procedures
Case Study: Coordinated response to university-wide network breach

Module 9: Wireless Penetration Testing

Penetration testing frameworks (PTES, OWASP)
Conducting wireless vulnerability scans
Performing handshake captures and cracking
Testing for Evil Twin and MITM attacks
Documenting test results for stakeholders
Case Study: Ethical hacking of public café Wi-Fi

Module 10: Post-Breach Forensics

Steps for comprehensive forensic investigation
Timeline reconstruction and event correlation
Deep packet inspection (DPI) techniques
Evidence preservation and chain of custody
Recovery and reporting
Case Study: Legal defense using forensic Wi-Fi evidence

Module 11: Legal Considerations in Wireless Forensics

Jurisdictional laws and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA)
Admissibility of wireless evidence
Chain of custody and legal documentation
Ethical hacking and consent boundaries
Data protection and privacy obligations
Case Study: Courtroom analysis of Wi-Fi intrusion evidence

Module 12: Wireless Network Hardening

Security configuration best practices
Device-level hardening and updates
Intrusion prevention systems (IPS) for wireless
Segmenting guest and internal networks
Using VLANs and ACLs in Wi-Fi environments
Case Study: Securing hospital wireless infrastructure

Module 13: Threat Hunting in Wireless Environments

Proactive monitoring strategies
Integrating wireless data with SIEM
Building wireless attack detection rules
Behavioral analytics and anomaly detection
Creating threat hunting playbooks
Case Study: Threat hunt reveals insider misuse of corporate Wi-Fi

Module 14: Advanced Wireless Attack Techniques

Advanced spoofing and sniffing tools
Side-channel attacks and RF hacking
Using drones for wireless attacks
Multi-vector attack chaining (e.g., BLE + Wi-Fi)
Payload delivery through wireless beacons
Case Study: Attack simulation on smart city infrastructure

Module 15: Capstone Project & Simulation

Group simulation of wireless breach investigation
Realistic scenario with live attack traces
Forensic analysis, threat identification, and reporting
Team presentations of findings
Peer and instructor feedback
Case Study: Full incident lifecycle for a simulated enterprise breach

Training Methodology

Interactive instructor-led sessions
Real-world case studies and simulations
Hands-on labs with forensic tools
Group-based penetration testing exercises
Guided report writing and peer review activities

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

Wi-Fi forensic tools packet sniffers

Programme Fee

Duration: 10 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $2,000

Physical Price: $3,000

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 30 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $2,000