Course overview
In many investigations, the opportunity to seize a device for full forensic examination is either unavailable, operationally undesirable, or would compromise wider investigative objectives. In these environments, the ability to conduct covert digital acquisition becomes a critical capability.
The Advanced Digital Forensics – Enhanced Covert Digital Acquisition course is a specialist 5-day programme designed for experienced digital forensic practitioners, covert investigators, and operational teams who require the skills to recover intelligence and evidential opportunities discreetly, lawfully, and efficiently where overt seizure is not possible.
This course focuses on the planning, execution, and forensic integrity of covert acquisition activity across a wide range of operational environments. Learners will develop the knowledge required to support covert bag searches, prisoner property examinations, time-limited acquisitions, and targeted digital recovery opportunities across multiple device types.
The programme combines operational planning, legal considerations, technical tradecraft, and evidential strategy to ensure delegates can maximise recovery opportunities while maintaining covert integrity and professional defensibility.
This is an advanced-level course for practitioners already working in digital investigations, covert operations, or digital forensic environments.
How this course differs
Advanced Digital Forensics – Enhanced Covert Digital Acquisition is designed for experienced practitioners dealing with complex requirements. It develops advanced judgement, technical application and the ability to select and defend an appropriate approach.
Progression pathway
Previous: Intermediate Digital Forensics – Live Environment Recovery & Investigation. Next: Covert Account Access Operations.