This course is designed to help forensic examiners who lack an understanding of Linux artifacts as well as how to leverage Linux tools for conducting forensic exams. To meet this goal the students will learn Linux operating system fundamentals and gain proficiency with command line and bash shell scripting to accomplish forensic tasks. This knowledge will be leveraged to learn strategies for analyzing Linux systems.
Students will be exposed to Linux in three different modes: Linux in a virtual machine on a Windows host, the Windows Subsystem for Linux, and a bootable Linux thumb drive. By working through practical scenarios, students will learn the pros and cons of each mode.
At the end of this class, the student will:
- Gain an understanding of Linux command line basics and become a more proficient Linux user.
- Learn how Windows or Linux exam may be augmented by native Linux CLI commands and graphic tools.
- Understand Linux operating system artifacts conduct analysis of Linux systems.
This course assumes the student has some experience doing Windows investigations but little or no experience using and/or analyzing Linux. The only prerequisite for the class is a willingness to type commands rather than click their mouse.
WHEN: April 28 – May 2, 2025
COST: $2,695.00 US Dollars
EQUIPMENT: Classroom laptops will be given to the students to take home and keep.
REGISTRATION: NOW OPEN
Existing IACIS members, simply log in with your credentials and go to the Products page to purchase and register for the course.
For non-IACIS members, the membership fee is waived with the purchase of the training course; however, to register for the course you must complete a membership application at the time of purchase. Purchase training course HERE.
***IMPORTANT*** Regarding IACIS’s upcoming 2025 FLEX Training, please note that payment must be received NO LATER than 45 days prior the first day of class, by March 12th, 2025. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the forfeiture of your reserved seat, which will be made available to other interested registrants. This policy is strictly enforced, with NO EXCEPTIONS.
While we do accept purchase orders, full payment is expected by the March 12th deadline. As IACIS makes advance purchases of all necessary equipment and materials, ensuring that all seats are confirmed is essential to our training courses.
To assist in this process, we kindly request that you inform your finance department of the March 12th payment deadline to prevent any issues that could jeopardize your participation in IACIS’s training. Please make sure you have all the appropriate paperwork turned in and in a timely manner to facilitate a smooth and prompt transfer of the payment for your training. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Treasurer at treasurer@iacis.com.
Cancellations within 45 days from the start of class to 31 days from the start of class will be subject to a $150 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds within 30 days from the start of class.****
* On-Site Check-in Times (student pickup of equipment, ID card, IACIS info) are:
Sunday, April 27, 2025: 1800 – 2000
Monday, April 28, 2025: 0700 – 0800
* Please make arrangements to arrive in time to check-in so that you may be in class promptly on the first day.
COURSE NOTES:
Please read the following notes regarding this class:
- Classes begin at 8:00 AM ET and conclude at 5:00 PM ET each day, with a one-hour lunch break. Classes will end at 4:00 PM ET on the last day of class. Please do not arrange for departing flights prior to 7:00 PM ET to allow time for travel to the airport and any security clearances.
- The dress code for the conference is business casual (collared shirts and slacks). The wearing of shorts, flip-flops, tank tops, etc., is not allowed in the classroom. Personal computers are not permitted in the classroom. Students are required to attend all classes to successfully complete the program. Students who fail to meet the attendance requirements will not be issued a certificate at the conclusion of the program.
HOTEL BOOKING:
The course will be taught at the Caribe Royale Hotel, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821 (USA). This hotel is 16 miles from the Orlando International Airport, it has a large pool, spacious workout facility and is close to Disney World and Universal Studios.
Book via the Caribe Royale Hotel site here. If you choose to stay at a different hotel and commute to the conference, you may be subject to parking fees per conference center policy.
Or book via phone by calling the following numbers:
Reservations Toll-Free: 1-800-823-8300/1-888-258-7501 or the local number 407-238-8000.
CANCELLATION INFO: If IACIS is unable to hold the Orlando training event, then all students who have registered and paid will have the option of a full refund or a reserved seat at next year’s training event. IACIS is not responsible for any outside expenses (e.g., travel and accommodation) in the event of the training event being canceled. Anyone who paid for training will receive complimentary membership through the year that his/her training takes place.
