Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE)
  • Type Certification

Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE)

Issued by PECB

This certification serves as a standard for professionals who possess the skills and knowledge to conduct digital forensics investigations. It validates expertise in evidence acquisition, analysis, and preservation, following industry-recognized best practices and methodologies for thorough and accurate digital investigations.

  • Type Certification

Skills

Certification Criteria

  • Pass the Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE) exam or equivalent
  • Submit evidence of 5 years of general work experience with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in digital forensics as well as 300 hours of project experience
  • Abide by the certification rules and policies
  • Adhere to PECB's Code of Ethics

Standards

ISO/IEC 17024
PECB is a Personnel Certification Body, accredited to ISO /IEC 17024:2012 to provide certification of persons by the International Accreditation Service (IAS-PCB-111), United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS-No. 21923), and Comité français d'accréditation (COFRAC N° 4-0637).