Try the CIFI, CFCE or CEECS certifications for digital forensics There is no silver-bullet certification available for forensic investigators, but apart from the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) there are a few other diverse, vendor-neutral certifications for those who wish to establish and enhance their skill sets.Certified Information Forensics Investigator (CIFI) Offered by the International Information Systems Forensics Association, CIFI is designed to demonstrate expertise in all aspects of the information investigative process. www.infoforensics.orgCertified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) and Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS) Offered by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists. CFCE and CEECS are forensic certifications offered for law enforcement officers. www.cops.orgGIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) Offered by the SANS Institute’s Global Information Assurance Certification group, GCFA tests the knowledge and skills to handle forensic scenarios, incident investigations, and forensic investigation of networks. www.giac.orgAdvanced Information Security & Assurance (AIS)Offered by the the Security University, AIS is an eight-module certification focusing on distinct skill sets within computer security. Although the certification is not just for forensics there is a strong forensic component. www.securityuniversity.net Related content news Google Chrome zero-day jumps onto CISA's known vulnerability list A serious security flaw in Google Chrome, which was discovered under active exploitation in the wild, is a new addition to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency’s Known Exploited vulnerabilities catalog. By Jon Gold Oct 03, 2023 3 mins Zero-day vulnerability brandpost The advantages and risks of large language models in the cloud Understanding the pros and cons of LLMs in the cloud is a step closer to optimized efficiency—but be mindful of security concerns along the way. By Daniel Prizmant, Senior Principal Researcher at Palo Alto Networks Oct 03, 2023 5 mins Cloud Security news Arm patches bugs in Mali GPUs that affect Android phones and Chromebooks The vulnerability with active exploitations allows local non-privileged users to access freed-up memory for staging new attacks. By Shweta Sharma Oct 03, 2023 3 mins Android Security Vulnerabilities news UK businesses face tightening cybersecurity budgets as incidents spike More than a quarter of UK organisations think their cybersecurity budget is inadequate to protect them from growing threats. By Michael Hill Oct 03, 2023 3 mins CSO and CISO Risk Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe