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running head: certifications for digital forensic practitioners 1 certifications for digital forensic practitioners 3 certifications for digital forensic practitioners students name university affiliation certifications for digital forensic practitioners with the increase in demand for digital forensics practitioners anumber of high standard digital forensics and investigation certifications programs have emerged offering training. the following are some of the top common certifications: 1. accessdata certified examiner ace this certification ismostly for practitioners who are in law enforcement private investigators andconsulting firms. it is recommended for beginners with basic to average knowledge of forensics. the certificate is renewable every two years. ed tittel 2018 2. certified forensic computer examiner cfce cfce was created by the international association of computer investigative specialists iacis this certificate is only issued to law enforcement practitioners or forensic practitioners in government. a formal application for the membership is required. certificates are renewed every three years to maintain credentials. ed tittel 2018 3. computer hacking forensic investigator cfhi this certificate covers anti-hacking and digital forensics. it also covers penetration testing.practitioners who undergo training for this certificate are mostly focus on theobtaining and presentation of digital forensics data and evidence to a court of law. an exam for the certification can be taken without training. wiles 2011 4. global information assurance certification giac this certification is used by practitioners in both private and public organizations including the government academic and research firms. the certification training focuses on investigative digital forensics. it is one of the most respected certifications and certificate holders are required to renew it every four years. ed tittel 2018 reference ed tittel k. l. 2018 may 18 digital forensics certifications. usa. wiles j. 2011 technosecurity's guide to e-discovery and digital forensics. elsevier.