Kevin -
There are several computer forensics training programs available. You
can learn about several of them at this link:
"How to become a Cyber-Investigator"
http://certification.about.com/cs/securitycerts/a/compforensics.htm
SANS has a five-day class with an accompanying GCFA (GIAC Certified
Forensic Analyst). This class is vendor-neutral and focuses on
Linux-based shareware tools such as the Autopsy Toolkit. You need to
be comfortable with Linux to take this class, as it is primarily hands-on.
Go to http://www.sans.org and look at Track 8 or Sec 508.
I understand that an online certification is available from the
Southeast Cybercrime Institue at Kennesaw State University. This
Certified Computer Examiner test involves a written exam and analysis
of three test media, a floppy, a CD-ROM, and a hard-drive. Information
on this program is available here:
http://gocertify.com/article/certifiedcomputerexaminer.shtml
If you check your local communitify colleges and continuing education
programs, some are starting to offer forensics programs. For instance,
in Washington state, Bellevue Community College and Edmonds Community
College both have programs. Oregon has a five-day course which
qualifies for Oregon State University credits (see the blurb at
http://www.forensics-intl.com/training.html).
There are also various other certifications offered by companies such
as Guidance Software (makers of EnCase), and a handful of other
forensics organizations. However, since this is such a new field, I
don't believe there is a single accepted certification at this time.
Perhaps someone who specializes in this field has an opinion?
Kate Wakefield, CISSP
vraptorz@yahoo.com
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