Implementing Digital Forensic Readiness

Appendix B: Education and Professional Certifications

Introduction

Digital forensics requires that individuals have strong information technology knowledge as well as formalized training of digital forensic principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools. These are essential and fundamental to maintaining the integrity, authenticity, credibility, and admissibility of digital evidence.

Digital Forensic Certifications

Following completion of formalized education, there are several recognized industry associations that offer professional certifications in digital forensics. It is important to keep in mind that these professional certifications do not provide the in-depth level of education and training on digital forensics and information technology ...