Job Focus - Computer Digital Forensics

Tips on how to get a job in computer digital forensics, KSA's et al

Certifications:

Some well-known forensic certifications include the following:

• CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CCE – Certified Computer Examiner
• CFCE – Certified Forensic Computer Examiner
• GIAC – Global Information Assurance Certification
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
  • GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
  • GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
  • GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Forensic Software Vendor Training and Certificates can also be beneficial.  Some examples include:

• ACE – AccessData Certified Examiner
• BelkaCE – Belkasoft
• EnCE – EnCase Certified Engineer
• Cellebrite
  • Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO)
  • Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)
  • Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)
• XRY  – XRY Certification
• X-PERT – X-Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques
• BlackBag Technologies
  • Certified Blacklight Examiner (CBE)
  • Certified Mobilyze Operator (CMO)
  • Mac and iOS Certified Forensic Examiner (MICFE)

Other certificates you may also consider, that provide a more general computer foundation are:

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+

Certification courses are typically short courses, often less than 10 classes.