Computer Forensics Certification
Computer forensics training can consist of MSc - Masters Degree, BSc - Bachelors Degree, and then onto individual training courses. These training courses include the individual training courses for individual pieces of hard ware, individual pieces of software, various hard ware and software suites, and court room training. Some courses can take up to 3 years of study; some of the 3 year courses in computer forensics also include a year working in industry gaining experience.
Computer forensics analysts are often asked in court what their experience and qualifications are. This is often asked by the opposite council as part of an attempt to discredit the expert witness.
The best certifications are a combination of both academic and vocational. A Degree in computer forensics, (or even better, a Masters in Computer Forensics), with completed training in Guidance Software’s Encase, Access Data’s FTK, System Automations .XRY mean that as a computer forensics expert that you can not only converse confidently about the ‘tools of the trade’, but also have an understanding of exactly how they work.
Great courses include, (but not exclusively), the following:
For experienced computer forensics analysts:
Royal Military College of Science at Cranfield University - Click here
For non experienced computer forensic analyst:
University |
Degree |
URL |
Glamorgan University* |
MSc Computer Forensics |
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Glamorgan University* |
BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics |
|
University of Derby* |
BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics |
|
Leeds Metropolitan University* |
BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics |
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Birmingham City University*# |
BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics |
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Dublin University |
GDip/ MSc Forensic Computing and Cyber Crime Investigation |
(If you wish to have your Degree or Masters course added to this list feel free to email us)
*Disklabs are proud to be associated with these above University’s
# Simon Steggles, Director of Disklabs was an external advisor to this course and approved the course as an independent expert in the field.
