CompTIA DFIR certification

[admar]

Hi guys!!
I would like to know if CompTIA has a DFIR (digital forensic and Incident Response) if yes which Cert? I mean no CySA.

 

[Rick Butler]

Hi guys!!
I would like to know if CompTIA has a DFIR (digital forensic and Incident Response) if yes which Cert? I mean no CySA.

No. CompTIA has no specific certification for Digital Forensics and Incident Response. CySA/PenTest/CASP talk about these topics, but there's nothing in that space, specifically. /r

 

[Lee McWhorter]

I have heard rumor of it being considered before, but so far nothing has come of it and it is not a specific cert from CompTIA. As @Rick Butler said, these topics are covered to some varying degrees across Sec+, Pentest+, CySA+ and CASP+.

 

[Rick Butler]

As @Rick Butler said...

Don't listen to that guy. He's insane. Too much coffee.

 

[Lee McWhorter]

Don't listen to that guy. He's insane. Too much coffee.

Can you really have too much?

 

[Rick Butler]

Can you really have too much?

Umm...maybe?

 

[Rob F]

FYI. There are Digital Forensics certs available though other organizations. For example SANS and elearn Security/INE.

Digital Forensics and Incident Response Certifications | GIAC

GIAC's Digital Forensics and Incident Response certifications encompass abilities that DFIR professionals need to succeed at their craft, confirming that professionals can detect compromised systems, identify how and when a breach occurred, understand what attackers took or changed, and...

www.giac.org

eCDFP Certification

Looking for team training? Get a demo to see how INE can help build your dream team. eCDFP Certification Certified Digital Forensics Professional eCDFP is an advanced digital forensics exam meant for senior-level Cybersecurity professionals. A successful certification allows digital...

elearnsecurity.com

 

[Hod Berman]

Can you really have too much?

Yes, I had too much on 12/30. Haven't had a coffee since and I feel so much better. Have amazing energy from 6am-11pm.

 

[Steve Linthicum]

There has never been broad buy-in relative to industry recognition for forensics certifications, other than the recognized vendor certifications (specifically Encase or FTK). Best to provide "forensics" evidence of this truth. A while back (ISC)2 had their CCFP (Certified Cyber Forensics Professional) certification. The certification was launched in 2013.

Sadly, based upon a post dated January 30, 2018, The community manager for the (ISC)2, in response to a question, wrote:

Re: Is the (ISC)2 CCFP Certifcation totally dead or will it be revived?
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Hello Fenix!

At the direction of the (ISC)² Board of Directors, we conducted a thorough evaluation of the entire (ISC)² certification portfolio. This review is conducted periodically to ensure our credentials meet the highest industry standards, ranging from impact to society, the needs and satisfaction levels of the professionals holding the certification, as well as adoption rates compared to similar credentials in the market.

Our review concluded that CCFP no longer meets the strict requirements necessary to remain recognized as an (ISC)² certification. Following the guidelines established by (ISC)² Certification Scheme Committee and approved by the (ISC)² Board of Directors, the CCFP will be designated an inactive credential effective Aug. 21, 2020.

There are currently no plans to replace CCFP with a new (ISC)² certification. However, forensics will remain a component of our future professional development strategy and offerings for members.

See: https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exams...ifcation-totally-dead-or-will-it-be/td-p/5659

My sense is CompTIA, if guided by this attempt at a forensics investigation, will conclude not to offer a related certification.

 

[Fanuel]

Hi guys!!
I would like to know if CompTIA has a DFIR (digital forensic and Incident Response) if yes which Cert? I mean no CySA.

No CompTIA, does not offer that.

 

[Andrew H]

Don't listen to that guy. He's insane. Too much coffee.

For those of us following along at home, we know that RIck is trolling. Lee drinks tea!

 

[Steve Linthicum]

Lee drinks Texas Tea? For those who are old enough to remember the Beverly Hilbillies, "Texas Tea" has a special meaning.

 

[Lee McWhorter]

For those of us following along at home, we know that RIck is trolling. Lee drinks tea!

Exactly!

 

[Lee McWhorter]

Lee drinks Texas Tea? For those who are old enough to remember the Beverly Hilbillies, "Texas Tea" has a special meaning.

I drink all kinds of tea... black, green, earl grey, long island...

 

[Rick Butler]

For those of us following along at home, we know that RIck is trolling. Lee drinks tea!

Who me?



As for coffee, that bit about me is well documented.