An In-Depth Conversation on Digital Forensics Training and Certification

Forensic Focus

Following on their "unsupervised" discussion, this week Si and Desi focus on training and certification, including:

• Steps and missteps in commercial and government efforts to close the cyber skills gap through training and professional development
• The value of perspectives from different fields to digital forensics and incident response
• The shortcomings of certifications as measures of proficiency, and the need to teach a foundation of how to learn, not just pass certification exams
• Alternatives to certifications, such as chartered professionals, CTFs and coursework with practical elements
• The need for mentors to help develop professionals

CyberCX Academy announcement: https://news-events.cybercx.com.au/cybercx-academy-launched-to-help-solve-cyber-skills-crisis

Marketing fail: UK government criticised for ‘crass’ ad advising ballerina to retrain in IT: https://www.netimperative.com/2020/10/13/marketing-fail-uk-government-criticised-for-crass-ad-advising-ballerina-to-retrain-in-it/

Distant Traces and Their Use in Crime Scene Investigation: https://www.forensicfocus.com/webinars/distant-traces-and-their-use-in-crime-scene-investigation/

Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre: https://www.cybercollaboration.org.au/

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