Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)

IACIS offers the CFCE certification program to prospective candidates who wish to attain the CFCE certification. Students who successfully complete the IACIS BCFE course are automatically entered into the program. IACIS has a well-defined certification policy. We highly encourage you to read this policy. The IACIS membership fee is waived with the purchase of the certification process. CFCE 2-Phase Program: The CFCE certification program is comprised of two phases. Both phases are required to be completed to become CFCE certified. 1. CFCE Peer Review Phase Peer Review Chairman: Thomas Reinert In the Peer Review phase, candidates complete four scenario-based problems guided by a forensic professional through a mentored process whereby candidates are able to submit reports or assessment documents after completing each practical exercise. The Peer Review phase consists of the following elements: - Four (4) scenario-based practical problems - 30 days to complete each problem - A coach is assigned to guide you through the problem’s learning points - Must pass all four problems to be eligible to enter the certification phase 2. CFCE Certification Phase CFCE Certification Chairman: Craig MacFarlane In the Certification Phase the candidate must complete a practical exercise and written final examination. Upon successful completion, the candidate will be awarded the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) certification. - The Certification Phase consists of the following elements: - Hard drive practical problem – 30 days to complete - Knowledge based objective test – 14 days to complete Entry into the Certification Phase is automatic once the Peer Review phase has been completed. The candidate will have 7 days to begin the hard drive practical problem and 30 days to complete it. Seven days after the peer review phase has been completed, whether the candidate logs in or not, the 44 day clock will begin. The candidate will then go directly into the Knowledge Based test, which consists of 100 general digital forensic knowledge questions. The written exam consists of questions composed of true/false, multiple-choice, matching, and short essay (fill in the blank) questions. Candidates must obtain a minimum score of 80% on the exam and practical to pass. Failure to achieve the requisite score will result in failure, and the CFCE certification will not be awarded.