...developing cyber, digital & computer forensics expert for the nation
The CFIN membership is open to Lawyers who have to give digital and forensic computer evidence, the Judiciary, Law Enforcement Agents, the Military, Information Technology (I.T.) practitioners, Bank Inspectors, Accountants, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Engineers, Officials of Government Regulatory Agencies, Federal, State and Local Government Officials, academicians and anyone who has to give digital and forensic computer evidences or who is interested in carrying out research in the field.

aims & objectives

To provide a cyber security, digital and computer forensics 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 cyber security, digital and computer forensics field, and have technical know-how to carry out digital and computer forensics examinations on behalf of their clients and employers.

To professionalize and advance the science of cyber security, digital and computer forensics

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

To set high forensics and ethical standards for cyber security, digital and computer forensics examiners

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

Providing an understanding of the technical know-how of hackers and the counter measures against such malicious attacks..

To assist the Federal, State and Local Governments, the private sector, financial institutions, Law enforcement agencies, the Judiciary and individuals in the prevention and detection of cyber-security, digital and computer crime, and in the presentation of digital and computer evidence in litigation.

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

To publish a Register of Members
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Professional membership status is only awarded to active professionals in the field of computer forensics and digital evidence who comply with the standards set forth in CFIN Code of Ethics and Professional Standards.

If you fail to abide by CFIN Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, your conduct will be subject to investigation by CFIN Ethical Standards Committee and your membership can be suspended or revoked.

A CFIN member will at all times abide by the following Code:

A CFIN member agrees to conduct himself/herself with integrity, impartiality, and diligence in relationships having to do with all matters associated with digital evidence.

A member agrees to maintain objectivity and the highest standards associated with evidence handling.

A member agrees to maintain principles and standards that are compliant with the highest standards in the field of computer forensics.

A member agrees to obtain evidence and or documentation that will establish a reasonable basis for any opinions presented.

No members must be charged or convicted of legal misdoings associated with felony matters.

A member agrees to testify truthfully in any proceedings and comply with all legal instructions of the courts.

CFIN members have a responsibility to maintain the highest ethical standards and to demonstrate integrity, impartiality, diligence and professionalism.  

CFIN members who become aware of any violation of the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards have a responsibility to report such violations to the CFIN Certification Board.

You must agree to abide by CFIN Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility in order to obtain and maintain  CFIN certification and membership of CFIN.

If this code is changed, you will be required to re-submit the amended code in order to maintain your CFIN membership and certification.

You must complete this form before you can join CFIN or receive CFIN certification.  

By submitting this form, the applicant agrees to the abide by the current and future terms and conditions of CFIN Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility. 

A printable copy of the CFIN Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility can be obtained HERE.

To complete the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility form, click HERE

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NEWS & INFORMATION

0 The Cybercrime and Information Protection Agency (Establishment, Etc) Bill 2008

0 Download a Bill to amend the Evidence Act Cap E14 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004

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