Computer/ Digital Forensics Certification Track

Hi Guys,
I have been thinking for a while that I want to get into computer forensics as its an area that has always fascinated me.
I have looked into doing a degree as I dont have one.
But I am wondering if its something I could get into by doing certs?
If so what would be a good track I.e easiest then building up like you would with theci networking certs?
I.E Net+ CCENT CCNA CCNP CCIE
I live in the UK
Thanks in advance.
I have been thinking for a while that I want to get into computer forensics as its an area that has always fascinated me.
I have looked into doing a degree as I dont have one.
But I am wondering if its something I could get into by doing certs?
If so what would be a good track I.e easiest then building up like you would with theci networking certs?
I.E Net+ CCENT CCNA CCNP CCIE
I live in the UK
Thanks in advance.
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IF you can afford it or get your employer to pay then SANS GCFE/GCFA are a great choice.
your other options would be ACE, vendor stuff like EnCase, FTK,....
Ive just order this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0128016353/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
With forensics it is very tough to go through training and then not apply it. The lab and the field are like being on different planets. I'd also suggest looking at job postings in your area and see what companies or agencies are looking for. I've found that most places want someone who is trained and certified already with time under their belt. My last suggestion is truly consider whether this is a field you want to be in. As I've often written, I enjoy the work, but it is very mentally draining when it comes to the things you will have to look at. I've been doing forensics for almost a year and I (along with family and friends) have noticed a difference in my personality. You will most definitely see some truly horrifying things and could be setting next to someone who has committed acts that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. I don't know of anything that can prepare someone for it and you will definitely know almost instantly if you can stomach it.
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I think I will be OK with the stuff that I will see, granted i havent ever seen a video or picture of child abuse so that could trouble me but I am pretty good at putting things to the back of my mind.
I want to do something that will help people in some way and forensics and investigation has always interessted me
Hey! I have the CHFI! Yea, you're right. I REALLY overstudied for that exam. I have my own opinions of EC Council, but try and judge the exams on their own merit. The CHFI is at best an entry level exam that goes over the very basics. Using the networking track analogy from above, I'd put it below the Net+. It's the introduction part of a good book. Just a basic overview. I was very disappointed in the exam.
Dont fancy paying for the classes either if its that simple.
Personally, I'd aim for a security job with a company that also does some form of forensics or incident response. That would get your foot in the door and then you can go from there into a purely forensic role. Also, look around for jobs in law enforcement. More often than not they'll take someone who is an IT person and put them through computer forensics training because in law enforcement true IT people are hard to find. As an example, there was an officer in my Cellebrite course who got selected by his department because he was able to rename an icon on the Chief's computer. Mind you he was a self taught techie and had a great amount of knowledge, but this is a story I hear variations of every time I meet other investigators. 90% were street guys with aptitude for IT and 10% are IT people who became investigators.
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Do you think I should still pursue my degree? Would you say just doing a normal degree would suffice?
Just a heads up, the exam is free but you need FTK in order to complete the exam. FTK is nowhere near free, and the free/demo versions weren't up to date enough to complete the exam when I went to recertify last time (after leaving a company that had FTK, where I originally got ACE certified).
Remember, with vendor specific exams you typically need their tools.
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Does this cert no longer exist?
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Yeah so thst is the computer forensics cert.
Do the images contain the ftk etc... Software so that one may be able to learn how to use the software with out purchase?
I'm hoping so because that is some expensive software.
The mobile cert looks to be called AME
http://www.techexams.net/forums/security-certifications/114534-passed-accessdata-mobile-examiner-ame.html
Here is mention of the ACE and AME
https://www.syntricate.com/partners.html
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How have people who do not purchase the software pass the certification?.
Maybe thats a dumb question but i'll ask it anyway haha.
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You can go with EnCase Certs. There are a few people only in the world as [FONT="]EnCase[/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="]Certified eDiscovery Practitioner(EnCEP[/FONT][FONT="]) [/FONT]and one of them was my Forensic teacher from Argentine.
Hope that help!
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I've been doing some research I see that people have recommended getting FTK version 1.81 since that version allowed a trial. Something like 5000 files max for a case.
Now if I could find a place to download it from that i trusted I would try it out.
Looks like Access Data took down their download in 2014.
However maybe that version is too old to be useful for the cert.
Free cert but $4000 software required