The Certified Computer Examiner(CCE)® certification is provided in association with the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners . Sponsoring schools include the Southeast CyberCrime Institute at Kennesaw State University , the Tri County Technical College , Pendleton, SC, Sir Sanford Fleming College , Ontario, Canada and Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI.
The Certified Computer Examiner certification is a result of our 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
New - Sample CCE Online Examination (link to www.certified-computer-examiner.com)
New Sample CCE problem (link to www.certified-computer-examiner.com)
BEWARE - Note to potential clients of examiners who claim to be CCE certified- See Below
The CCE certification is available world wide to both law enforcement and non law enforcement forensic computer examiners who have no criminal record** and who have the appropriate training, experience or are self taught. A police clearance may be required.
All applicants will be treated equally. There is no "grandfathering" nor granting of the CCE certification without being properly tested and evaluated by the Certifying Board. All certificants must meet the same certification requirements and all must successfully complete the examination process.
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
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.
A no fee private CCE list server, a forum and chat rooms have been established for all CCEs to discuss forensic issues and to share forensic information with other CCEs. |
