Certified forensic computer examiner
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The Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) credential was the first certification demonstrating competency in computer forensics in relation to Windows based computers. The CFCE training and certification is conducted by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), a non-profit, all-volunteer organization of digital forensic professionals.
History
IACIS was formed and commenced training in 1990. The predecessor to the CFCE was the DOS Processing Certificate (DPC). The CFCE was introduced in 1998, when the training was expanded to include examination of Windows-based computers. The course materials also cover the MAC OS operating system and its associated file systems, however, the certificate only states proficiency in Windows.
Eligibility
In order to undertake the CFCE certification process, a candidate has to be a member of IACIS. IACIS membership is normally included in the fee to enter the CFCE training or certification process. There are two levels of membership in the organization, Regular and Associate. To be eligible for Regular membership, applicants must be a current full-time or former full-time law enforcement or government employee, or a current full-time contractor for a government agency. Regular members have access to training, certification, an active listserv and forensic research.
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