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Any guy with Foresnic small business here

impelse

I would like to get info how is the work out there in forensic, somebody that work for him self.

What tools you use cost/benefit? What is more in demand?, etc, etc.

Thanks.

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mokaz

impelse wrote: »

I would like to get info how is the work out there in forensic, somebody that work for him self.

I'm currently doing some enquiries to gather such informations and didn't got much yet.
Will post updates..

As for certs;
ACE - https://www.syntricate.com/computer-forensics-certification.html
EnCE - https://www.guidancesoftware.com/training/Pages/ence-certification-program.aspx
CCE - https://www.isfce.com/ | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_Computer_Examiner | http://www.cce-bootcamp.com/

http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/computer-forensics-certifications,2-650.html

cheers,
m.

beads

You haven't mentioned your level of experience or interest in forensics so for the sake of argument and education:

Forensic tools are just plain expensive to buy and not use. Generally your looking at an upfront cost of $4500 for EnCase or FTK with first year support. After that its about $1000 a year. Your going to need at least a GPU processor based password breaker for another $1100 a year. Various different dongles and connectors, 500 up front. The best mobile analyzer will cost $9000. I can go much more in depth if you'd like.

Business audience (market). Once you're set up, trained and recognized as an expert by the court system I'd look to to sell my services to any number of smaller legal offices - too small for a full time examiner and large businesses that can afford to pay a retainer.

- b/eads

impelse

I was checking open source tools and OSForensic, target for the moment small companies that want some investigation, what do you think?

jeremywatts2005

Impelse I would be careful even with small companies. If you do an investigation that goes to legal and then to court everything you collected and how you collected will come into question. With open source this can sometimes be an issue. Things like credibility of the product, stories on open source and so on all come into play. I work in digital forensics we are really careful about what we use and that the tools are properly vetted through and extensive process to ensure that the product meets legal and HR requirements. We even have permits to operate from the C level for various products to ensure we have approvals on everything. Cover yourself good and be careful.

impelse

You just killed me, I know, I am still analyzing, I will need make sure to offer services no court evolve. Transition is difficult.