October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a timely opportunity to develop your understanding of digital evidence, digital investigations and the digital forensic process.
Whether you work in law, investigations, compliance or forensic science, this course provides a practical introduction to the role of digital evidence in modern investigations.
This self-paced online digital evidence course provides practical insights into the growing role of digital evidence. Understand how digital evidence is identified, handled and presented within the justice process.
Covering essential topics:
- Best practice for handling digital evidence.
- The digital forensic process.
- Sources of digital evidence.
- Human and legal factors.
- Challenges posed by emerging technologies.

By the end of this CPD course, you will understand the process of digital evidence and how it can be used within the justice system. It will equip you with the necessary knowledge to navigate the intricate web of digital forensics in the modern era.
Duration: 40 hours self-paced CPD course.
Assessment: Multiple choice quiz after each section to enforce your learning.
Award: Digital certificate and badge upon successful completion.
This self-paced course is aligned with the “Interpol review of digital evidence for 2019-2022” created by industry expert Paul Reedy.
Meet the Expert

Paul Reedy is a leading expert in digital evidence and forensic science. His career began in biochemistry and evolved through forensic toxicology, government science policy, and strategic leadership in law enforcement. He led the development of the Australian Federal Police’s digital forensic capabilities. He achieved the first ISO 17025 accreditation in digital evidence. He also pioneered innovations like the Rapid Lab. He has held academic roles including an Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee. He founded 4th Street Global, a consultancy in digital forensics and cyber investigations. Paul is also a published author and international speaker.
FAQ’s
- Understand the digital forensic process.
- Identify sources of digital evidence.
- Understand the four principles of digital evidence.
- Recognise legal and ethical considerations.
- Understand the role of digital evidence in investigations and court proceedings.
- Solicitors
- Lawyers
- Procurators Fiscal
- Investigators
- Police Staff
- Compliance Professionals
- Students
- Expert Witnesses
- Understand the similarities in digital and physical evidence.
- Insight and knowledge of the 4 main principles of digital evidence.
- Gain an understanding of common terminologies used.
- Gain an awareness of some early digital evidence investigations.
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✓ On-demand
✓ Self-paced
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