Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Issued by
EC-Council
The Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) exam is a 4-hour exam with 150 multiple-choice questions. This exam will test skills covering all major forensics investigations technologies and solutions. It covers all the relevant knowledge bases and skills to meet with regulatory compliance standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOX, HIPPA, etc. Cut score range is 60-85 percent.
- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The skills measured by this exam include forensic science; regulations, policies, and ethics; understanding file systems and digital evidence; procedures and methodology; digital forensics; tools, systems, and programs.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 3 college credits. For more information about ACE CREDIT evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in digital forensics in the upper-division undergraduate category