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Part 1 - Introduction<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div>

Interpol defines digital forensics as a branch of forensic science focused on identifying, acquiring, processing, analyzing, and reporting electronically stored data. This data, from sources like computers and smartphones, is crucial for law enforcement and must be handled meticulously to be admissible in court. This  key element of digital forensics is the Chain of Custody<\/span>, which tracks evidence from collection through analysis by documenting each handler, transfer time, and purpose.<\/p>

In this course, we will explore tools to understand key concepts, basics, and practical aspects of digital forensics.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Part 2 - Linux CLI<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div>

File Command<\/span><\/em><\/h2><\/div><\/div>

In the course challenge, we need to find files with modified extensions to conceal their content. The file command in Linux analyzes a file's content header to reveal its actual type. From the sample below, you can see that doggo.zip is actually a JPEG image. For more information about the file command, see the resources below.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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