The CCE Certification - 5 Facts to Know

1. What is the CCE Certification?

This cert was created because of the ISFCE desire to...

Professionalize and further the field and science of computer forensics. Provide a fair, uncompromised process for certifying the competency of forensic computer examiners.

To set high forensic and ethical standards for forensic computer examiners.

To provide a universally recognized, unblemished certification that is available to all who can qualify, for a reasonable cost.

Conduct research and development into new and emerging technologies and methods in the field and science of computer forensics.

Or become another vendor to make money from certifications, if you prefer that definition.

2. How can you study for the CCE exam?

You either train for this cert at an authorized training provider as set out by the ISFCE or do it cheaper and self study.

3. What you need to know before committing to study for this cert

In order to be complete the CCE certification process, the applicant must:

Have no criminal record
Meet minimum experience, training or self training requirements
Abide by the certification's code of ethical standards
Pass an online examination
Successfully perform actual forensic examinations on three test media

So…. You pass a written exam and then within a period of 90 days you need to complete the other three parts, which are conducting forensic examinations on three test media.

Then, in order to maintain the CCE certification, certified individuals must adhere to the ISFCE code of Ethical Standards and Professional Responsibility and pass proficiency examinations every two years. There are also experience or continuing education requirements.

4. What you will need to know to successfully pass the test?

A good understanding of basic rules of evidence, as they relate to:

The seizure or acquisition of magnetic media
The handling, marking and storage of electronic evidence
The "chain of custody"
The "right to privacy"
A good understanding of how to wipe, verify and validate media
A good understanding of how to protect the original media for accidental writes
A good understanding of how to make and verify exact copies of media
A basic understanding of PC hardware
A very basic understanding of PC networking
A good understanding of Microsoft Office applications and how to access the metadata that is stored within MS Office documents
A basic understanding of common data formats by header, appearance, etc.
A basic understanding of how to defeat passwords
A basic understanding of CDR recording processes
A basic understanding of Internet issues, such as doing a "who is", determining ownership of a domain name, etc.
The ability to write clear understandable reports
The ability to organize and present exhibits in or as an attachment to reports

5. Can be used as a credit for CISSP

The CCE has been approved by ISC2 as an Approved Credential for the Experience Waiver for CISSPs. CCE certified CISSPs will receive a one year waiver of experience.

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