Introduction to Cyber Incident Investigation for Law Enforcement

LET713 – 4.00 Hours

Schedule

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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 423-8433 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

Female hand with index finger pointed toward law symbol in cyber framework diagramAvailable Online – Free! Law enforcement professionals are often the first responders to cybersecurity incidents. This online course was built through a collaborative partnership with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) to better equip first responders with the ability to determine if a cybercrime has been committed while conducting initial on-scene investigations so that they can recognize and collect the appropriate evidence for further investigation.

This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Cyber Investigation Course #3373.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

  • The mandatory completion period for this eCourse is 45 days from your registration date.
  • Participants have three attempts to pass the final examination.
  • To complete this course, you must have access to a computer with internet access.

Online Course Technical Requirements

To successfully complete this online course, you must have access to a computer with the following requirements:

  • Desktop computer or laptop
    • Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Broadband or high-speed internet connection
    • Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e. sending and receiving)
    • Alternative: Wireless (WiFi) connection
    • Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Web browser
    • Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 140 or higher, Google Chrome 145 or higher
    • Note: Microsoft Edge and Safari are not among our tested browsers for this course. You may experience layout, navigation, and/or tracking issues when using one of these browsers. Please utilize one of the recommended browsers.
    • Note: Please avoid using incognito or private browsing when accessing the course.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Participants in a TCOLE credit course must complete the class in its entirety to receive TCOLE credit.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Incidents
  • Texas Cybercrime Criminal Offenses
  • Response to a Cyber Incident
  • Handling Digital Evidence
  • Preventing and Recovering from Cyber Incidents

Suggested Audience

  • Law enforcement and non-commissioned personnel, to include peace officer, corrections officers, and dispatchers
  • General public

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

  • 4.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • 1.00 hours – American Council on Education (ACE)

Other Information

  • After registering online for this course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within one hour, please contact us at (979) 845-6677 or [email protected]

Contact Information

Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Phone: (979) 845-6677 | Toll-Free: (800) 423-8433
Email: [email protected]