Computer Forensics Institute, Nigeria (CFIN)

The CFIN membership is open to Lawyers who have to give digital and forensic computer evidence. Law Enforcement Agents (including the Police, SSS, EFCC, ICPC, Customs, Immigration, FRSC etc), the Military, Information Technology (I.T.) Practitioners, Bank Inspectors, Accountants, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Engineers, Officials of Government Regulatory Agencies e.g, CBN, NITDA, NCC, NASB, Nigeria Stock Exchange, SEC, INEC, NIMC etc.) Government Officials (Federal, State & Local), and anyone who has to give digital and forensic computer evidences or who is interested in carrying out research in the field.

To provide a computer forensic training programme (formal training leading to membership, seminars, workshops and conferences) that will equip members with the competency to be aware of current and developing principles and practices within the digital and computer forensics field, and have technical know-how to carry out digital and computer forensics examinations on behalf of their clients & employers.

To professionalize and advance the science of digital and computer forensics

To provide a fair, uncompromised process for certifying the competency of digital and forensic computer examiners

To set high forensic and ethical standards for digital and forensic computer examiners

To conduct research and development into new and emerging technologies and methods in the science of digital and computer forensics.

To assist the Federal, State and Local Governments of Nigeria and the private sector (including financial institutions and individuals) in the prevention and detection of digital and computer fraud.

To publish articles in the print and electronic media on digital and computer forensics.

To publish a Register of Chartered Members.