Appendix C: Forensic Certifications and More

Almost every day we read about some type of computer crime incident. Computer crime presents one of the fastest growth profiles for crime rates in the world, which means the need for computer forensics is exploding. Nowadays, not only law enforcement but also corporate IT and information security professionals perform proper, legally valid forensics on information systems.

Today, IT professionals need to know how digital crimes are committed, how to gather related evidence, and how to collaborate with law enforcement as a computer forensic case evolves. While performing proper computer forensics to prevent further damage to systems, evidence can be damaged, lost, or become inadmissible in a court of law. Given this, it is not surprising that numerous computer forensic certifications are available, ranging in coverage from computer crimes against children to file system recovery.

If you are interested in becoming a cybercrime investigator, earning a computer forensic certification can add to your credibility. This appendix covers some of the most popular and well-known computer forensic certifications. It also covers the related topics of licensing and accreditation as well.