Locating Computer Forensics Training
Several colleges, universities and technical schools offer computer forensics training curriculums that lead to:
- Computer forensics degrees
- Related degrees with computer forensics training options
- Computer forensics certificates
Courses are offered online, in the classroom or both. Examples of U.S. educational institutions that showed up in a Web search for the search string computer forensics training and variations are listed below.
- California State University, Fullerton
Computer Forensics Certificate - Champlain College, Burlington, Vermont
Computer and Digital Forensics AS and BS Degrees - Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
BS in Computer Information Science and Criminal Justice Administration, computer forensics training option - ITT Technical Institute, School of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice BS Degree with computer forensics training - Tompkins Courtland Community College, Dryden, New York
Computer Forensics A.A.S. Degree
A few educational institutions displayed in the search for other countries, too. Because computer forensics is growing career field, more educational institutions worldwide are likely to follow suit in the near future.
To find computer forensics training curriculums, check with your local educational institutions. Alternately or additionally, perform an online, educational-institution search for computer forensics training at a facilitating Web site.
You might also generally search the Web for computer forensics training and variations of the search string, such as computer forensics education, computer forensics degree and computer forensics course. Look for clues in the text of search listings for other relevant search strings and variations to try, such as digital forensics training.
Among computer forensics certifications, the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) is the most recognized, according to Web resources at this writing. It's offered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium or (ISC)2, a non-profit organization. Examples of other computer forensics certifications are listed below.
- International Association of Forensic Computer Examiners
Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) - Global Information Assurance Certification Organization
Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA) - Security University
Advanced Information Security (AIS) Certification (anti-hacking) - Experienced Computer Forensics Examiner Organization
Experienced Computer Forensic Examiner (ECFE) Certification - International Council of E-Commerce Consultants
Fundamentals in Computer Forensics
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Additonally, AccessData offers computer forensics training and certification related to its Forensic Toolkit software, while Guidance Software offers the same related to its EnCase software. There are also a variety of "add-on" computer forensics training courses offered by various organizations.
To find more computer forensics certification and training resources, search the Web for computer forensics certification and variations of the search string, such as computer forensics training and computer forensics course. Also try plugging in the search string digital forensics.
