Certified Digital Forensics Professional
eCDFP Certification
eCDFP is a professional-level digital forensics exam meant for senior-level Cybersecurity professionals. A successful certification allows digital forensics investigators to prove their technical digital forensics expertise.
The Exam
INE Security’s eCDFP evaluates your ability to use a variety of forensic techniques, inside a fully featured and real-world environment.
About the Certification Exam
This exam is designed to be the next milestone Blue Team certification for Cybersecurity professionals, simulating the skills utilized during a real-world engagement. This exam truly shows that the candidate has what it takes to be part of a high-performing forensic investigation team.
This certification exam covers Preservation of Evidence, Fundamentals of Digital Forensics, Storage Device Fundamentals, and Digital Forensics Tools & Techniques. It’s designed to prepare individuals to be part of a high-functioning Blue Team.
Domains + Objectives
The eCDFP is a certification for individuals with a highly technical understanding of networks, systems and cyber attacks. Everyone can attempt the certification exam, however here are the advised skills necessary for a successful outcome:
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Exam Domains
Preservation of Evidence (20%)
Fundamentals of Digital Forensics (33%)
Storage Device Fundamentals (20%)
Digital Forensics Tools and Techniques (27%)
Preservation of Evidence (20%)
- Understanding the methodology of collection
- Execute the steps of collection plan based on best practices
- Preserve and maintain the integrity of evidence
Fundamentals of Digital Forensics (33%)
- Analyze digital forensics artifacts on Windows operating systems
- Identify evidence of execution on Windows operating systems
- Understand the basic structure of a digital forensic report
Storage Device Fundamentals (20%)
- Demonstrate how to analyze physical device characteristics
- Demonstrate how to analyze logical storage characteristics
Digital Forensics Tools and Techniques (27%)
- Demonstrate appropriate usage of digital forensic analysis tools and techniques
- Demonstrate appropriate usage of network analysis tools and techniques
- Demonstrate appropriate usage of log and timeline tools and techniques
Who It’s For
The eCDFP is a certification for individuals with a highly technical understanding of networks, systems, and cyber attacks. It’s recommended to be competent in skills taught in the Digital Forensics Professional Learning Path.
Get eCDFP Certified
The eCDFP exam can be purchased as a standalone certification. It’s highly recommended to purchase INE Premium to take advantage of the Certified Digital Forensics Professional Learning Path to prepare for the exam.
The Process
Whether you are attempting the Certified Digital Forensics Professional certification exam on your own or after having completed our approved learning path.
The eCDFP certification is valid for three years from the date it is awarded. Stay current with your skills and maintain your credential through flexible renewal options designed to fit your schedule.
