Certified Forensic Analyst (CFA)
Overview
The Certified Forensic Analyst (CFA) certification by GAQM develops the professional skills used to investigate digital incidents: collecting and preserving evidence, analysing systems and storage, and presenting defensible findings.
The program covers the digital forensics process end to end - from evidence handling and chain of custody through disk, memory and network analysis to reporting and expert testimony basics.
Course Content
- Digital forensics process, evidence types and chain of custody
- Disk imaging, file systems and data recovery fundamentals
- Memory and volatile-data analysis
- Network, log and email forensics
- Malware triage and threat-intelligence correlation
- Report writing and presenting findings to stakeholders
Targeted Audience
- Digital forensics analysts and incident responders
- Security and SOC analysts investigating incidents
- Professionals supporting legal and compliance investigations
- Candidates preparing for the GAQM CFA certification
Exam Registration & Certification
The Certified Forensic Analyst (CFA) certification is awarded by the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) after passing the corresponding certification examination. As an accredited GAQM test center, our academy handles the exam registration and administration for our candidates.
Each GAQM exam voucher includes two attempts, so candidates who do not pass on the first attempt may retake the exam with their second attempt. Once passed, the certification is valid for life and does not require renewal.
- Review the certification syllabus and exam objectives.
- Register for the Certified Forensic Analyst (CFA) exam with our academy and book your preferred exam date and time.
- Prepare using the recommended study materials, e-course and practice questions.
- Sit the computer-based exam at our academy (we are an accredited GAQM test center).
- Pass the exam to earn your GAQM certification, which is valid for life.