Certified Computer Forensic Technician (CCFT)

The Certified Computer Forensic Technician (CCFT) program offers two exams, both of which cost around $500. The CCFT is one of two computer forensic certifications aimed at law enforcement and private IT professionals seeking to specialize in the investigative side of the field.

• CCFT Basic    Requires three years of investigative experience in any discipline or possession of a college degree and one year of investigative experience in any discipline, 18 months of investigative experience directly related to computer forensics, successful completion of 40 hours of computer forensics training course(s) provided by an approved agency, organization or company, completion of a written exam for the certification sought, and documented experience derived from the investigation of at least 10 computer forensic cases.

• CCFT Advanced    Requires three years of investigative experience in any discipline or possession of a college degree and two years of investigative experience in any discipline, four years of hands-on experience directly related to computer forensics, successful completion of 80 hours of computer forensics training course(s) provided by an approved agency, organization or company, and documented experience as a lead forensic technician in at least 20 separate cases and involvement in at least 40 other cases as a lead forensic technician or supervisor or in a supportive capacity.

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