Course Duration
5 Days
Cyber
Authorized Training
IT
Course cost:
was £4,655 + VAT
£4,190 + VAT
IT Certification Overview
This five-day advanced-level forensic analysis course provides in-depth knowledge and skills for professionals seeking to investigate and analyse Windows Internals from a forensic and security perspective. Focusing on system structures, low-level debugging, memory analysis, and hidden artefact detection, the course equips learners with the tools to uncover, analyse, and respond to complex system behaviours and threats.
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I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
I had absolutely no experience in this field, but Newto Training recognised my potential and supported me every step of the way. The real-life scenarios were invaluable in making me job-ready.
The tutors at Newto are consistently patient, clear and more than willing to help. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment.
From day one I felt welcomed and supported. The live sessions were interactive and the resources well thought-out. I passed my exam on the first attempt thanks to them.
I was nervous about switching careers but the practical approach and continual 1-to-1 support gave me the confidence I needed to succeed."
The training material was excellent, and the instructors really brought the subject to life with hands-on lab work. I feel fully prepared for the workplace."
What impressed me most was the flexibility and responsiveness of the support team. Whenever I had a question, they were there even outside of normal hours.
The course structure was superb. A great mix of theory and practice delivered at a pace that made sense even for beginners. Highly recommended.
Switching into IT felt overwhelming, but Newto Training made the journey manageable and quite enjoyable. Their coaching style is top class.
I particularly appreciated the way complex topics were broken down into manageable chunks, and the tutor actively encouraged questions at every stage.
The live-taught interactive classes set Newto apart from other providers. It wasn't just video-based learning and the real engagement made all the difference.
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
The cyber course exceeded my expectations. They've been on hand for everything and are constantly in touch with me
The resources provided were spot on and the teaching style made everything easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the extra help offered when needed.
Enrolling with Newto was one of the best decisions I've made. The job-readiness focus, strong teaching and excellent support all stood out.
I completed my SQL course and now feel confident in my skills. The real-world examples and supportive tutors made it all click.
I've just passed my AZ-900 exam thanks to the support received from Ken in the boot camp and his exam preparation sessions.
I've gained a qualification and the confidence to use it in real-world scenarios.
Their commitment to student success is obvious from the personalised guidance to the quality of delivery. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Every tutor I encountered was professional, encouraging and keen to see me succeed. That personal touch made a big difference.
I'm now in a role I once thought was out of reach, thank you to the all the team
The bootcamps were excellent, we were given practical projects to complete and I feel so much more confident with my coding skills
Prerequisites
- Strong understanding of Windows operating systems.
- Experience in system administration or development roles.
- Completion of the Windows Internals Intermediate course or equivalent knowledge is recommended.
- Familiarity with debugging tools and core Windows internal concepts is beneficial.
Target audience
- IT professionals specialising in system administration or low-level troubleshooting.
- Security professionals focused on incident response, threat hunting, or digital forensics.
- Developers and engineers working with Windows internals, debugging, or driver analysis.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Analyse Windows internals using advanced debugging techniques and tools.
- Investigate registry, memory, and filesystem artefacts for forensic purposes.
- Identify hidden drivers, injected code, and stealth techniques.
- Understand virtualisation-based security features and their forensic implications.
- Perform crash dump analysis and troubleshoot system failures.
Windows Internals Forensic Analysis Course Content
WinDbg and debugging model
- Introduction to the Debugger Data Model.
- Scripting with JavaScript in WinDbg.
- Advanced debugger techniques for forensic analysis.
Configuration Manager and registry
- Registry fundamentals and internal structure.
- Key Control Block (KCB) cache mechanisms.
- Parsing registry hives on disk and in memory.
Boot lifecycle
- Boot unification and boot process internals.
- Boot Configuration Database (BCD) structure.
- Boot loader behaviour and components.
- ACPI tables and AML interpreter.
- Viewing ACPI tables using the debugger.
Windows driver model
- Devices and driver architecture.
- Driver routines and communication methods.
- Plug and Play driver mechanisms.
- Identifying and analysing loaded drivers.
Virtualization
- Hyper-V architecture and components.
- Detecting Hyper-V and analysing environments.
- Partition structures and boot configuration.
- Intercepts, hypercalls, and hypercall interfaces.
Secure kernel and trustlets
- Secure kernel capabilities and structure.
- Secure mode calls and system interactions.
- VTL0 to VTL1 communication mechanisms.
Hyper-V enclaves
- Enclave concepts and architecture.
- Initialisation and memory layout.
- Security boundaries and protections.
- System calls, import binding, and enclave execution.
Stealth code and detection
- Techniques for hiding drivers and kernel components.
- Detecting hidden drivers and stealth mechanisms.
- User-mode code hiding and process injection techniques.
Filesystem cache forensics
- Shared memory concepts.
- Filesystem cache structures and behaviour.
- Identifying and analysing cached files.
NTFS forensics
- NTFS control block structures.
- Parsing NTFS data structures.
- Locating cached and hidden file artefacts.
TCP/IP forensics
- Network stack architecture.
- TCP/IP internal objects and structures.
- Port pools and control blocks analysis.
Operating system crashes
- Crash dump configuration and collection.
- Manual and automated crash dump analysis.
- Using Driver Verifier for fault detection.
Exams and assessments
There are no formal exams included in this course.
Learners are assessed through practical exercises, guided development tasks, and instructor-led review during the course.
Hands-on learning
The course is dedicated to practical, instructor-supported exercises.
Hands-on tasks are designed to connect theory to real-world forensic analysis scenarios.
Upcoming Dates
Dates and locations are available on request. Please contact us for the latest schedule.
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