How to Get Yourself a Computer Forensics Certification at Home

Computer forensics is a fast growing field. Initially, federal agencies and other detective agencies recruited people having knowledge about computers and trained them for specific tasks pertaining to computer forensics. With time, and as the demand for computer forensic experts increased, various universities and colleges have started running specialized courses for computer forensics.

The table below is the list of some of the best Universities that carry out both online and off line computer forensics program:

• The American Intercontinental University or the AIU is one of the most reputed universities offering such courses.
• The Kaplan University provides degrees in computer crime and criminal justice.
• The Virginia College runs courses that would help you in earning a Master’s degree in cyber security.
• The University of Phoenix runs regular and online courses for associate degrees in Information Systems, Bachelor’s degree in information security and Master’s degree in information technology.
• Similar programs are run by the Colorado State University, offering associate degree in Information Technology, Bachelor’s degree in IT security and Master’s degree in Information technology.
• The Capella University also runs highly reputed online programs specializing in IT and Information systems.

Below requirements are not compulsory but they can surely help one to get a place in the Top School:

• Possess a solid knowledge foundation of computer hardware, architecture and storage media.
• It is advantageous if he or she has gain some extensive experience and training in computer forensics by working in law enforcement, military or in the Government sector at the same time or prior to that
• Has comprehensive knowledge of UNIX and NT as they are critical to retrieving deleted files and evidence of breaches in system security.
• Has already studied to HNC/HND level or have equivalent experience from your employment. Understanding of internet protocols, would be a strong asset.
• Has experience working in an environment where information security is an issue, example Bank, Security Firm, High Court Magistrate
• Is technically savvy and up-to-date to the latest technology
• Highly consciousness of the nature of society and social dysfunction and the ramifications of social discord within which the practice of forensic science takes place.
• To have the passion in exposing fraud and illegal practices in the area of accounting, banking, money laundering, and any place else where illegal number crunching or manipulating might be taking place.
• Good in obtaining and analyzing digital information from computer media for use as evidence in civil, criminal, or administrative cases
• If one already possessed an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice or Law
• Able to apply basic principles of criminals and business law to ensure the admissibility of evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding.
• Able to use multiple operating systems at the network administrator level of security in order to obtain with evidence from different types of computer systems.