| Computer security is one of the largest vulnerabilities | | | | certification is a rigorous examination for those with |
| for businesses and government. Tens of millions of | | | | experience and industry knowledge. In addition to |
| dollars are stolen each year from information obtained | | | | knowledge based questions, examinees are also given |
| illegally from computers. Obtaining a computer | | | | mock evidence files in the form of a computer image |
| forensics certification can greatly increase an aspiring | | | | to be analyzed and reported on as part of of the |
| individual's chances of employment in this exciting and | | | | examination. |
| growing field. | | | | The International Association of Computer Investigative |
| Many states require computer forensic expert | | | | Specialists (IACIS) offers the Certified Forensic |
| witnesses to have professional certification. There are | | | | Computer Examiner (CFCE) certification. In addition to |
| a variety of certification programs to choose from | | | | more standard testing, the examinee must also resolve |
| including the EnCE Certification Program, the Certified | | | | forensic images and hard disk drive problems. The |
| Computer Forensics Examiner, The Global Information | | | | International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners' |
| Assurance Certification, GIAC Certified Forensics | | | | (ISFCE) Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) |
| Analyst, Certified Forensic Computer Examiner, and | | | | certification focuses on the technical side of data |
| the Certified Computer Examiner. | | | | recovery and handling. It also emphasizes examination |
| The EnCE Certification Program certifies both the | | | | and storage procedures. |
| public and private sector in the use of EnCase | | | | Schools are offering more and more forensic |
| computer forensics software. In addition to testing for | | | | computer study certification programs, and there are |
| software knowledge, the certification also tests | | | | many that can be done online. With online programs, |
| investigation methodology during complex computer | | | | students can continue working full time while preparing |
| examinations. With the recent electronic discovery | | | | for their certification examinations. Whichever |
| laws for court proceedings that have been enacted in | | | | certification program you choose, all can be of great |
| recent years, the EnCE can be a valuable certification. | | | | benefit for career opportunities and advancement. |
| The Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE) | | | | |