...developing cyber, digital & computer forensics expert for the nation
CFIN: AIMS & OBJECTIVES
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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The CFIN is run by the following organs:

CFIN CERTIFICATION BOARD

The Certification Board is headed by Dr. Peter O. Olayiwola, BBA, MBA, Ph.D., MNIM, ACIA, MCPN, FNCS, CPA, CFE, MCFI, JP as Chairman.  The Board has six (6) other members.  The Board is expected to act equitably and impartially, and is responsible for:

  • Reviewing and approving the testing process that determines levels of the knowledge, skill and ability of applicants
  • Ensuring the integrity and independence of the certification process
  • Reviewing and making determinations regarding applications
  • Determining qualifications
  • Reviewing and making determinations regarding the written and practical portions of the examination
  • Issuing certifications
  • Reviewing and making determinations regarding:
    • Any applicant's request for review of examination results or protests
    • Any other applicant's request regarding the certification process, including requests for exemptions
    • Any formal complaints against Chartered members.  (An independent investigation of any complaint will normally be conducted by the CFIN Ethical Standards Committee)
    • Any formal complaints against applicants such as cheating, collaboration, group studying, etc.  (An independent investigation of any complaint will normally be conducted by the CFIN Ethical Standards Committee)
    • All other matters regarding the confidentiality, objectivity and impartiality of the certification process 

Click HERE for the members of the current CFIN Certification Board.

CFIN Advisory Committee

CFIN Advisory Committee consists of a Chairman and a maximum of 30 other members representing the major stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.  The function of the Advisory Committee is to provide suggestions and feedbacks to CFIN from time to time; and to ensure that CFIN adequately provides solutions to the challenges and issues faced by stakeholders in both the public and private sectors.  The committee shall report to the CFIN Certification Board all its findings and recommendations.

CFIN Ethical Standards Committee

CFIN Ethical Standards Committee consists of a Chairman and four (4) CFIN Chartered members.  The committee shall report to CFIN Certification Board all its findings and recommendations from investigations carried out on any formal complaints against Chartered members and any formal complaints against applicants such as cheating, collaboration, etc. The committee shall also carry out other duties as required by the CFIN Certification Board. 

Click HERE for the members of the current Ethical Standards Committee.

CFIN Research & Development Committee

The Development Committee consists of a Chairman and four (4) members.  It is responsible for the review, development and research into CFIN certification problems, and application of new technologies to current forensic practices.  The Committee will also be responsible for the publication of the Journal of Computer Forensics Institute Nigeria (JCFIN) and also organize the Annual Nigeria Digital and Computer Forensics Conference.  The committee shall also carry out other duties as required by CFIN Certification Board. 

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CFIN MANAGEMENT TEAM

The following departments support the operations of CFIN:

  • Membership & Examinations Department
  • Finance & Administration Department
  • Research & Development Department
  • Information Technology Department
        Click HERE for management team.
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