The CHFI Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator is the world's most recognised digital forensic investigator certification. CHFI teaches you how to collect, preserve and analyse digital evidence for legal proceedings and security investigations. The training includes 17 modules, 68+ hands-on labs with 600+ forensic tools and covers all forensic disciplines: computer, network, mobile, cloud and malware forensics. CHFI is recognised by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD 8140/8570).

E-learning via the official EC-Council iClass platform

The CHFI at OEM is an official EC-Council iLearn e-learning: completely self-paced, at your own speed, 365 days access. You learn through professionally recorded video lectures by EC-Council Certified Instructors, combined with 68+ hands-on labs with more than 600 forensic tools. Start immediately after activation.

OEM offers the lowest price for official EC-Council e-learning in the Netherlands. Found the same training cheaper elsewhere? We'll match that price.

Who is this e-learning for?

Suitable for digital forensic investigators, incident responders, law enforcement professionals, security analysts and IT professionals who want to investigate digital crimes. Basic knowledge of networking and operating systems is recommended.

What will you learn in the CHFI e-learning?

• Set up and conduct forensic investigations in accordance with legal requirements
• Collect and preserve digital evidence in accordance with chain of custody
• Forensically analyse Windows, Linux and Mac systems
• Conduct network forensics: log analysis, packet analysis and network attack detection
• Forensically investigate mobile devices: Android and iOS
• Conduct cloud forensics on AWS, Azure and GCP
• Analyse malware: static and dynamic analysis
• Recover deleted and hidden data
• Produce forensic reports for courts and management
• Conduct dark web forensics and cryptocurrency investigations

The 17 modules of CHFI

• Module 01 - Computer Forensics in Today's World
• Module 02 - Computer Forensics Investigation Process
• Module 03 - Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
• Module 04 - Data Acquisition and Duplication
• Module 05 - Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques
• Module 06 - Windows Forensics
• Module 07 - Linux and Mac Forensics
• Module 08 - Network Forensics
• Module 09 - Investigating Web Attacks
• Module 10 - Dark Web Forensics
• Module 11 - Database Forensics
• Module 12 - Cloud Forensics
• Module 13 - Investigating Email Crimes
• Module 14 - Malware Forensics
• Module 15 - Mobile Forensics
• Module 16 - IoT Forensics
• Module 17 - Reporting and Documentation

Exam and certification

The CHFI exam (312-49) consists of 150 multiple choice questions and lasts 4 hours. The exam is taken via the EC-Council ECC Exam Centre (online). The certification is valid for 3 years and recognised by the U.S. Department of Defense.

What is included?

• Official EC-Council CHFI e-course materials (17 modules)
• 68+ hands-on labs with 600+ forensic tools
• Exam voucher for the CHFI exam (312-49)
• 365 days access to the iClass learning platform
• Online mentor for technical questions for 90 or 365 days after activation
• Certificate of participation

SLIM subsidy

As a Dutch SME, you may be eligible for the SLIM subsidy for ICT training. The Dutch government reimburses 60% of your training costs, up to a maximum of €24,999. Period 2 opens 10 August 2026.

Related training courses

• CEH v13: Certified Ethical Hacker - attack knowledge as a complement to CHFI
• ECIH v2: Certified Incident Handler - incident response as a complement
• CTIA: Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst

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