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.