SetTitle("Investigator Essentials"); ?>The detailed, hands-on applied learning course will prepare students to professionally handle the complex realm of incident investigation. Students will learn the critical elements required to lead an effective investigation, produce credible results and to protect the credibility and integrity of the investigation team, problem owner and impacted parties/individuals.

Target Audience:

Anyone who might be asked to lead or facilitate an investigation from time of event discovery through final reporting.

Class Size:
10-20

Duration:
1-1.5 days (8-12 hours)

Syllabus:
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Receiving the Initial Call

Gathering Client Information

Clarifying Incident Information

Determining Event Significance
Understanding Sensitive Issues
Preserving Evidence
Protecting Data
Establishing the Next Step

3.0 Preparing to Respond

Prior to Departure
During Travel
Background Research
Initial Information Review
Initial Meeting Agenda
Meeting Logistics
Communication

4.0 On-and Off-Site Management

Kick-off Meeting and Setup
Information Sources
Ground Rules
Discussion Topics
Touring the Incident Site
Root Cause Analysis
Interviewing
After Hours Management
Day Two and Beyond

5.0 Investigation Closure

Analysis
Reporting Findings
Wrap-up

6.0 Pitfalls and Strategies

Pitfalls
Strategies