Four certifications. Each exam stands on its own.
There are no prerequisites. The recommended path helps people who are starting out, and experienced examiners can go straight to the exam that matches their work.
Digital Forensics Foundation
The common ground of every digital investigation: how evidence is identified, acquired, preserved, analysed and reported without losing its integrity.
Computer Forensic Examiner
Examination of computers and their storage: file systems, operating system artifacts, timelines and the traces users and attackers leave behind.
Mobile Forensic Examiner
Examination of Android and iOS devices: acquisition methods and their limits, app and system artifacts, messaging, location and media.
Forensic Report & Expert Testimony
Turning technical findings into a report that a judge, a lawyer or a jury can rely on, and defending it under questioning.
Shows that the holder has passed an IDFE examination and keeps the credential valid.
The full IDFE path: foundations, computer and mobile examination, and expert reporting.
Badges are awarded automatically and shown on the holder's public profile. Only valid certifications count.