Chapter 18. Ten Ways to Get Qualified and Prepped for Success
In This Chapter
Getting certified in person or online
Staying current in computer forensics
After you're certified, you should keep your hard-earned certifications in force. Renewing them requires keeping current by reading articles, participating in events, and attending seminars. You might even be interested in a university certificate or degree programs.
In this chapter, we "pull a double" and borrow from the world of sports by offering a front ten and then a back ten.
The Front Ten: Certifications
You can obtain various types of certifications. Some are from vendors that offer product-specific training in using their software tools, and other certifications verify a broad foundation in computer networks or forensics methods.
Here are ten certifications for you to consider, presented in alphabetical order. Other certifications may also be available now and in the future.
ACE: AccessData
www.accessdata.com/Training/TrainAceOver.aspx
Training and certificates are provided by AccessData, at http://accessdata.com, the vendor offering Forensic Toolkit (FTK). AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) certification requires that you demonstrate skill, knowledge, and ability in using AccessData imaging and analysis technology, FTK, Password Recovery Toolkit (PRTK), and Registry Viewer.
CCE: Certified Computer Examiner
www.certified-computer-examiner.com/index.html
This vendor-neutral certification is open to anyone. A possible advantage to you ...
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