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GIAC Certified Forensics Examiner (GCFE) - IN DEVELOPMENT

Type:
Certification
Course:
*No Specific training is required for any GIAC certification. If candidates need help in mastering the objectives for this certification, there are many sources of information available. Practical experience is one option; there are also numerous books on the market covering Computer Information Security. Another option is SANS training, or any relevant courses from other training providers.*

More information regarding relevant training from SANS can be found at:
Computer Forensic Essentials, FOR-408
Target:

GCFE is currently under development, with a scheduled release date of October 15, 2010.

The GCFE certification is for professionals working or interested in the information security and technology, legal and law enforcement industries.

The GCFE certifies that candidates are competent in the concepts related to computer forensic investigation. Certification objectives include E-Discovery Methodology, Forensic Analysis Reports, Evidence Acquisition, Windows Analysis, Browser Forensics.
Requirements:
1 proctored exam - 150 questions - 4-hour time limit - minimum passing score study currently underway

GIAC reserves the right to change the specifications for each certification without prior notice. A scientific passing point study is currently being conducted for this exam.

Renewal:
Every 4 years
Delivery:

NOTE: GIAC exams are NOT given the day after the conference ends.

Exams are delivered online through a standard web browser. For exams purchased with SANS training, access to the exam will be available 7-10 days following the end of the conference. Standalone challenge exams are issued within 24 hours upon receipt of payment. You will receive an email from GIAC when your exam has been issued to your portal account. You have 120 days to complete the exam from the time we send notice that it is available. The exams are proctored and should be scheduled using our proctored exam procedure.

GCFE Links:

Number of certifications granted: 32,477
SANS Network Security 2010