This course addresses various Internet based technologies and services, the artefacts that are associated with them and the analysis of the various parts of such internet/network connected systems, from servers and cloud services to computers and mobile devices.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 09 - 13 Feb 2026
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • CostShort course £2,250, accredited short course £2,500

Course structure

Lectures and tutor guide classroom practical exercises followed by self-study

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Construct a clear explanation of the design and implementation of networks, the Internet, and internet-based services,
  • Analyse the digital forensic artefacts left by web browsers, web servers, and other internet-based applications,
  • Interpret the artefacts left by internet-based applications through experimentation.

Core content

  • Introduction to Networks & Internet,
  • Internet Services,
  • Web & Web Services,
  • Email Analysis,
  • Web Server Analysis,
  • Web Browser Analysis,
  • Social Media,
  • Dark Web,
  • Chat Services,
  • File Sharing & Peer to Peer.

Credits towards further study

Important notice

Please note we will not be taking registrations for the below courses (MSc, PgDip and PgCert) from the 2026-2027 academic year onwards:

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Forensic Investigation
Digital Forensics
Counterterrorism, Security and Resilience

This means that we are no longer in a position to transfer credit associated with modules from these courses to Cranfield degree awards. We continue, however, to be able to support credit transfer to other university awards, subject to acceptance by the receiving institution.

This short course forms part of Digital Forensics and when successfully completed as an accredited short course you will gain 10 Cranfield learning credits.

Find out more about accredited short courses.

Speakers

Andrew Sheldon

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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