Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Credential: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Credentialing Agency: International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) validates the skills of information technology professionals who apply computer investigation and analysis techniques to determine potential legal evidence. The crimes can include theft of trade secrets, theft of or destruction of intellectual property, and fraud. CHFIs demonstrate data recovery skills, which are needed to uncover data in a computer system, or recover encrypted, deleted or damaged file information. The certification target audience includes defense and military personnel, e-Business security professionals, systems administrators, legal professionals, banking, insurance, IT managers, government agencies, and law enforcement personnel. Candidates must meet a combination of training and experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
101C Sun Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 1-844-662-3509
Email: Johanna.pirolo@eccouncil.org
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have completed the official CHFI instructor-led training (ILT), computer-based training (CBT), online live training, academic learning or have been certified in a previous version of the credential.
Option 2:Candidate who does not attend official training must have at least two years of work experience in the Information Security domain and an educational background that reflects specialization in Information Security.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate who does not attend the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Course must submit an Exam Eligibility Form and obtain authorization from EC-Council before attempting the exam.
- Candidate must be at least 18 years of age unless he or she provides the accredited training center/EC-Council a written consent of parent/legal guardian and a supporting letter from institution of higher learning. Only candidatse from nationally accredited institution of higher learning shall be considered.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) examination:
- Best Sources
- Related Courses
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendors:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
ProctorU
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the ProctorU website:
RECERTIFICATION
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Renewal Period: 3 years