Certified Forensic Computer Examiner

Exam cost

$800 USD (historical estimate)

Questions · time · passing score

The certification process consists of two phases. The Peer Review phase includes four practical problems, with 30 days to complete each. The Certification phase includes a practical exam (30 days to complete) and a written exam with 100 questions (14 days to complete). The written exam includes true/false, multiple-choice, matching, and short essay questions, with a required passing score of 80%.

Prerequisites

Candidates must submit proof of 72 hours of training in computer/digital forensics that aligns with the CFCE core competencies. This training must have been completed within the three years prior to the application date. The IACIS Basic Computer Forensic Examiner (BCFE) course fulfills this requirement, but comparable external training is also accepted. The membership fee is waived with the purchase of the certification process.

Estimated salary premium

10–10% (historical estimate)

Renewal requirements

3-year cycle · 40 CPE/CEU credits per year

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• ** Rules of evidence
• computer search and seizure
• mobile phone handling
• forensically sound examination environment
• computer hardware
• BIOS/UEFI/Boot sequence
• numbering systems
• partition schemes
• file systems (FAT
• exFAT
• NTFS
• Apple

Where this credential fits

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Recent catalog changes

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Sources and verification

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