CCE retained

I took a little time today and completed the recertification process in order to retain my CCE status. I had hoped for a more thorough practical but I realize how much effort it takes to put these things together.

Updating my certification(s)

I'm starting off this year looking at some certifications and at least one recertification.

My CCE expired in December - affording me the opportunity to apply to recertify. I've done so and I'm waiting for my application to be processed so I can proceed. Generally speaking I don't think certifications are more than a proficiency exam. However I like the CCE as a certification. I didn't attend the training for the CCE so I can't speak as to how good it is, but the certification process was interesting the first time around. Three practical examinations and a multiple choice test is pretty rigorous as far as certifications go. There was nothing else like it at the time.


I submitted my application to recertify and paid the $75 fee associated. I'm now waiting for my recert material to arrive so I can process it and submit it for review. What I've enjoyed the most is the CCE list. There's a great group of people on that list including Mark Mckinnon from CFED and a bunch of people in the field.

I'm considering the CSFA but I've not heard anything good or bad about it. Have you? Please share.

Forensics vendors (guidance and accessdata) have released training "passports". Basically you pay them $4000-$5000 and you can go to the all you can train buffet (go to as many trainings for the year as you can). This sounds pretty nice to me considering each individual training is about $2500. What trainings are you attending this year?