When a network has fallen victim to a hacker, there may be cause for investigations to follow in order to report the crime that has been committed. Computer Hacking Forensic Investigators will extract evidence of the incident in order to do so. They will also carry out audits in order to prevent future attacks to their organisation’s networks.

The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator certification will teach students to do the following:

CHFI certified professionals are held in high regard as they not only have the ability to protect networks and intellectual property, but also to find the necessary evidence after an attack or incident has occurred. These are integral skills in any company today, given the increased need for businesses to have an online presence, which has led to a dramatic rise in cyber-related attacks.

The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) course is accredited by the EC-Council and is an internationally recognised certification. In order to earn your CHFI qualification you will need to undergo official CHFI training from an accredited training provider and then pass the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator exam at an authorised testing centre.

There are two options to become eligible for the CHFI exam:

1. If you are undergoing training through an approved academic institution, you will be eligible to write the exam once the training is complete.
2. If you have gained a minimum of 2 years’ worth of experience in information security, you will be eligible to sit the exam without undertaking the training, if you so wish.

The EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator course is suited for anyone looking to work in any of the following roles: