Digital Forensics Lab is a collection of hands-on educational materials for teaching and learning digital forensics investigation techniques.
The repository addresses the need for accessible, practical training in digital forensics by providing interactive labs built around Kali Linux, supplemented with PowerPoint presentations, instructional screenshots, and supporting files. The labs cover a broad range of digital forensics topics and use only free and open-source tools, making the material reproducible without licensing costs. The collection also includes two structured forensic intelligence datasets in JSON format derived from real case studies, enabling learners to work with realistic investigative scenarios.
This material suits academic institutions, students, and independent learners seeking comprehensive digital forensics training. Faculty members can adopt the labs directly or use them as a foundation for their own courses. The repository pairs with a published textbook that reorganizes selected content into a structured learning path for beginners, with a companion materials repository providing chapter-aligned resources. The project explicitly targets educational use rather than professional forensic practice.
Development is sustained through grants from the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and National Science Foundation, with regular updates and new lab additions. The maintainers actively solicit feedback and collaboration from users via direct contact, indicating ongoing engagement with the educational community using these materials.
