The Value of Professional Certifications

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The following table lists certifications that are specific to the field of computer forensics.
Certification Description
EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) Certification www.guidancesoftware.com This certification focuses on the use and mastery of system forensics using EnCase.
AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) www.accessdata.com This certification is specific to use and mastery of Forensic Toolkit (FTK).
EC Council Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) www.eccouncil.org/Computer-Hacking-Forensic-Investigator/index.html This is a good general forensic certification, covering principles and techniques of forensics rather than specific tools.
High Tech Crime Network (HTCN) Certifications www.htcn.org These certification are well designed. They include training in approved courses, a written test for each certification, and a review of the candidate’s work history.
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Certifications www.giac.org/certification/certified-forensic-analyst-gcfa GIAC provides several levels of certification.

For this discussion:

Research the certifications listed in the table.
Determine one of the following:

A certification ladder that consists of three certifications for a beginning computer forensic specialist working for a private forensics firm. The certifications should begin at the easiest, most achievable level and increase in difficulty. Assume the firm uses EnCase software.
A certification ladder that consists of three certifications most useful to a computer forensic specialist working in law enforcement. Assume the agency uses FTK.

Write a report that explains the following:

The scenario you chose.
The certification ladder you feel is most valuable.
Justification for your selections.
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