...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. 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.

aims & objectives

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
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REVISED CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME STRUCTURE WITH EFFECT FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER 2009
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FOUNDATION  (AFFILIATE LEVEL)
1.  Nature and Scope of Digital, Computer and Cyber Crime
2.  Legal Framework of Digital, Computer and Cyber Crime
3.  Intranet/Internet and Networking for Computer Forensics
4.  Introduction to Computer Forensics
5.  Operating Systems and Computer Forensics (Part I)

Duration:  6 days (Monday-Saturday)

Exemption from Foundation Level:
May be granted to deserving candidates based on qualifications and experience.
To apply for exemption from the Foundation Level, each candidate must apply using the appropriate Exemption Form and paying the appropriate exemption fee.

 PROFESSIONAL – PART I   (Intermediate Stage)
1.  Cyber Security, Digital and Computer Forensics
2.  Biometrics and Hand-writing Analysis for Forensics
3.  Operating Systems:  Introduction to Unix OS
4.  Data Recovery:  Tools and Techniques
5.  Introduction to e-Accounting/e-Auditing
6.  Steganography
7.  e-Payment, Money Laundering and Forensic Accounting

Duration:  6 days (Monday-Saturday)

PROFESSIONAL – PART II  (Final Stage)
1.  Operating Systems:  Introduction to Linux OS
2.  Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing
3.  Cryptology:  Encryption/Decryption Systems
4.  Cyber Security Issues:  Case Studies
5.  Forensic Examination of Test Media and Electronic Devices
6.  Evidence Reporting and Presentation
7.  Cyber Security, Digital and Computer Forensics as a Profession

Duration:  6 days (Monday-Saturday)

FEE  STRUCTURE:
A.  REGISTRATION
1.  MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM:                       N5,000.00

B.  TRAINING & EXAMINATION FEES
1.  FOUNDATION (Affiliate Stage):                              N150,000.00
2.  EXEMPTION FROM FOUNDATION:                          N60,000.00
3.  PROFESSIONAL – PART I (Intermediate Stage) N175,000.00
4.  PROFESSIONAL – PART II (Final Stage):              N195,000.00

NOTE:  For Professional Level II, the fee includes the cost of Practical Test.

 

 


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

064 year-old Evidence Act up for amendment - Punch Monday, July 13, 2009

0 Comment on Boot Camp Participants

0JCFIN Call for Papers

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