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RCCI · CYBER FORENSICS · ROCHESTON CERTIFICATION PATHWAY

Become a digital detective.

Rocheston Certified Cybercrime Investigator (RCCI)

Master digital forensics, incident response, evidence acquisition, chain of custody, forensic analysis, and court-ready reporting in a 5-day hands-on program on Rocheston Winston OS.

✓ 5-Day Forensics Program ✓ Hands-On Labs on Winston OS ✓ Chain of Custody & Evidence Acquisition ✓ 50+ Investigation Specializations ✓ Court-Ready Reporting

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// part of the rocheston certification ecosystem

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RCCE Pathway — ANAB Accredited

RCCI is part of the Rocheston certification ecosystem alongside RCCE, which is ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accredited.

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DoD 8140 DCWF Alignment

RCCI supports the RCCE certification pathway, which is recognized under the U.S. DoD 8140 DCWF framework — including forensics-focused workforce roles.

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// after rcci, you will be able to

Twelve investigator capabilities.

▸Respond to incidents — while preserving forensic evidence

▸Secure a digital crime scene — and document the environment

▸Acquire forensic images — drives, removable media, compromised systems

▸Maintain chain of custody — and evidence integrity, defensibly

▸Identify volatile & non-volatile evidence — and collect it in the right order

▸Recover hidden data — deleted, fragmented, and encrypted files where possible

▸Analyze the artifacts — file systems, logs, registry, browser, network evidence

▸Build investigation timelines — what happened, when, and who was involved

▸Investigate modern cybercrime — phishing, fraud, identity theft, breaches, insider threats, dark web

▸Write forensic reports — for management, law enforcement, legal teams, and court

▸Communicate findings — clearly, to technical and non-technical stakeholders

▸Pass the RCCI exam — with structured preparation built in

// cybercrime cases you will investigate

Picture yourself doing the work.

RCCI is an investigation academy, not a lecture series. These case scenarios — all simulated and legally controlled — are your training ground:

Corporate Data Breach

Suspicious access, exposed files, system logs, possible exfiltration.

Phishing & Credential Theft

Email headers, malicious links, user activity, compromised accounts.

Insider Threat Investigation

User activity, file access, removable media, policy violations.

Ransomware Incident

Infection timeline, affected systems, preserved artifacts, incident report.

Online Banking Fraud

Suspicious transactions, account activity, device evidence, digital traces.

Social Media Harassment & Extortion

Preserved conversations, metadata, documented evidence, investigative summary.

Dark Web & Cryptocurrency Trail

Dark web evidence, crypto transaction traces, wallet activity, limitations.

Mobile Device Evidence

Messages, location data, app artifacts, photos, device activity.

Cloud Storage Investigation

File access, sharing activity, login records, compromise indicators.

IoT / Smart Device Investigation

Connected-device evidence, logs, network behavior, device metadata.

// where you'll practice — rocheston winston os

No random tool setup. No unsafe evidence handling.
No scattered workflow.

Most forensic courses make students watch lectures and memorize tool names. RCCI gives you a forensic investigation environment: Winston OS, purpose-built for digital forensics and preloaded with investigation tools.

Evidence acquisition Forensic imaging Hash verification Data carving Deleted file recovery Registry analysis Timeline reconstruction Log analysis Network evidence review Report writing Court-preparation workflows

Ethical and legal investigation only.

RCCI teaches cybercrime investigation in authorized, simulated, and legally controlled environments. Students learn to preserve, analyze, and report digital evidence while respecting privacy, civil liberties, chain of custody, and applicable laws. For sensitive crime categories, training uses simulated, redacted, or legally permitted materials only.

// the rcci investigation workflow

Intake to courtroom, in ten steps.

STEP 1

Incident Intake

Allegation, incident type, scope, affected systems.

STEP 2

Scene Preservation

Secure systems, prevent contamination, document.

STEP 3

Evidence Identification

Devices, logs, accounts, media, cloud, network artifacts.

STEP 4

Forensic Acquisition

Forensic images with sound procedures.

STEP 5

Chain of Custody

Who collected, handled, transferred, analyzed.

STEP 6

Evidence Analysis

Files, logs, registry, metadata, deleted data, traffic.

STEP 7

Timeline Reconstruction

What happened, when, and who was involved.

STEP 8

Attribution & Limitations

What can and cannot be concluded.

STEP 9

Forensic Reporting

Clear technical and executive reports.

STEP 10

Court Preparation

Evidence, exhibits, testimony notes, documentation.

// what you will produce

Lab deliverables — your case file.

✓Incident intake form

✓Evidence collection checklist

✓Chain-of-custody form

✓Forensic image verification record

✓Timeline reconstruction worksheet

✓Deleted file recovery report

✓Registry artifact analysis notes

✓Network evidence summary

✓Investigation case file

✓Executive summary

✓Court-ready forensic report

✓Malware / intrusion artifact summary

// the transformation

From "I secure systems"
to "I investigate incidents."

BEFORE RCCI

"I know security, but…"

✗I don't know how to investigate incidents
✗I don't know how to preserve evidence correctly
✗I don't know how chain of custody works
✗Deleted files, logs, timelines, forensic images — unsure
✗I can't confidently write a forensic report
✗I don't know how evidence reaches a courtroom

AFTER RCCI

"Here's the case file."

✓I respond to incidents while preserving evidence
✓I collect, verify, and document digital evidence
✓I analyze systems, files, logs, and timelines
✓I investigate across multiple evidence sources
✓I prepare professional forensic reports
✓I understand legal, ethical, and court-readiness requirements

// your 5-day journey

Five days. One case file.

DAY 1

Cybercrime, Law & Evidence

Crime types, investigation ethics, evidence handling, privacy, chain of custody.

DAY 2

IR & Evidence Acquisition

Containment, forensic imaging, hash verification, preservation, documentation.

DAY 3

Forensic Analysis & Timelines

File systems, deleted data, registry, logs, metadata, timeline reconstruction.

DAY 4

Specialized Investigations

Fraud, phishing, insider threat, cloud, mobile, dark web, crypto, social media.

DAY 5

Court-Ready Reporting & Capstone

Final investigation report, executive summary, evidence package, exam prep.

// 50+ specializations, organized

Six investigation tracks.

TRACK 1

Financial Cybercrime

Investigate suspicious transactions, digital payment trails, wallet activity, and financial cybercrime evidence.

Covers: Online banking fraud · Credit card fraud · Money laundering · Cryptocurrency & blockchain analysis · Smart contracts · Online gambling

TRACK 2

Identity, Social Media & Online Abuse

Preserve online evidence, document activity, capture metadata, and prepare investigative summaries.

Covers: Identity theft · Cyberstalking · Extortion · Cyberbullying · Harassment · Social media crimes · Reputation damage · Digital privacy violations

TRACK 3

Enterprise Cybercrime

Investigate enterprise attacks, compromised accounts, logs, endpoints, and network artifacts.

Covers: Data breaches · Insider threats · Corporate sabotage · Cyber espionage · Website defacement · Backdoors & rootkits · Phishing, spam & botnets · Denial-of-service incidents

TRACK 4

Device & Network Forensics

Analyze communications, device activity, access records, and network evidence.

Covers: Mobile devices · Network traffic · Packet analysis · Wireless, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth · VoIP · Videoconferencing · RFID · CCTV · Physical access controls

TRACK 5

Cloud, Web & Database Evidence

Investigate cloud accounts, web logs, database records, user activity, and access evidence.

Covers: Cloud storage · Web applications · Database activity · Location data & geolocation · Employee monitoring · Online services

TRACK 6

Emerging Technology Investigations

Understand how modern devices create evidence — and how investigators should think about new evidence sources.

Covers: IoT & embedded devices · SCADA & industrial control systems · Robotics · Autonomous vehicles · Smart homes · Wearables · AR & VR · 3D printing

// final rcci capstone

Operation Silent Trace.

A simulated organization has suffered a suspected breach involving phishing, credential theft, unauthorized file access, and possible data exfiltration. Your job: investigate from intake to final report.

Your mission

Review the incident brief Secure evidence sources Create forensic images Verify evidence integrity Analyze logs, files & deleted data Identify suspicious user activity Reconstruct the attack sequence Present findings & recommendations

Case-file output

✓Chain-of-custody form & evidence inventory

✓Forensic acquisition notes

✓Timeline reconstruction

✓Findings report + executive summary

✓Legal / court-readiness checklist

// who should take rcci

For investigators on both sides of the badge.

RCCI is not a beginner IT course. If you are new to cybersecurity, start with RCCE Level 1 or the free RCT first.

Ideal for:

Cybersecurity & SOC analysts Incident responders Digital forensics professionals Law enforcement investigators Fraud investigators Cybercrime unit members Corporate security & internal investigation teams Compliance & risk professionals handling evidence IT professionals moving into forensics

Recommended prerequisites:

Basic cybersecurity concepts Operating systems & file systems Networking basics Logs & user activity Basic incident response concepts Legal sensitivity around evidence

// career roles this can help you prepare for

Where RCCI can take you.

Cybercrime Investigator Digital Forensics Analyst Cyber Forensics Investigator Incident Response Analyst SOC Investigator Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst Fraud Investigation Analyst Threat Investigation Analyst Malware / Intrusion Evidence Analyst Law Enforcement Cyber Investigator Corporate Investigations Specialist eDiscovery / Digital Evidence Analyst

29%

Projected U.S. job growth for information security analysts — who investigate security breaches and prepare reports — 2024–2034, about 16,000 openings per year. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

50+

Investigation specializations covered — from banking fraud and dark web activity to IoT, SCADA, and autonomous vehicle evidence.

RCCI can help prepare you for these roles; job placement depends on experience, region, employer requirements, and investigation authority.

// what's included

Everything in the case kit.

✓5-day RCCI training

✓Winston OS forensic lab environment

✓Cyberclass platform access

✓Hands-on forensic labs & case studies

✓Chain-of-custody & report templates

✓Capstone investigation case

✓Downloadable course materials

✓Exam preparation

✓Certificate after passing

// delivery options

Three formats. Same investigation labs.

Winston OS labs power the hands-on forensic portions in every format.

Live Instructor-Led

A 5-day live online or classroom program with guided investigation labs.

Blended

Instructor-led sessions plus Cyberclass online modules and lab exercises.

Self-Paced Cyberclass

Videos, exercises, downloadable resources, and discussion support.

Request Pricing & Schedule → Request Agency / Corporate Training

// where rcci fits

Choose the right Rocheston program.

Program	Focus	Best for
RCT	IT fundamentals (free)	Complete beginners
RCCE Level 1	Cybersecurity foundations & ethical hacking	IT professionals entering cybersecurity
RCCE Level 2	Advanced pentesting & Red/Blue cyber range	Professionals ready for advanced practice
RCCI	Cybercrime investigation & digital forensics	Investigators, IR, law enforcement, forensic analysts
CCO	Compliance, governance & leadership	Managers, auditors, CISOs, risk leaders
RCAI	AI engineering & applied AI	AI learners and technical professionals

// frequently asked questions

Doubts? Cleared.

Is RCCI beginner-friendly?

RCCI is best for students with a cybersecurity, IT, incident response, or law-enforcement background. If you're new to cybersecurity, start with RCCE Level 1 or the free RCT first.

Do I need law-enforcement experience?

No. RCCI serves both law-enforcement and corporate cybersecurity professionals.

What is Winston OS?

Rocheston's forensic lab environment, purpose-built for digital investigation practice and preloaded with forensic tools.

Will I work with real illegal material?

No. Training uses simulated, redacted, or legally permitted materials only.

What types of evidence will I analyze?

Files, logs, deleted data, metadata, storage media, network artifacts, cloud activity, mobile and device evidence, and investigation timelines.

Does RCCI cover chain of custody?

Yes — collection, preservation, authentication, and chain of custody are core curriculum.

How does the exam work?

100 questions (MCQ, true/false, short answer), 2 hours, 70% to pass — proctored online via Rocheston Ramsys. Register at cert.rocheston.com.

Is RCCI DoD 8140 approved?

RCCI supports the RCCE certification pathway, which is recognized under the U.S. DoD 8140 DCWF framework. See rocheston.com/dod8140 for the official mapping.

What jobs can RCCI help with?

Cybercrime investigator, digital forensics analyst, incident response analyst, SOC investigator, fraud investigator, and cyber defense forensics analyst.