GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)

Issued by Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

The GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) certification focuses on core skills required to collect and analyze data computer systems. Candidates have the knowledge, skills, and ability to conduct formal incident investigations and handle advanced incident handling scenarios, including internal and external data breach intrusions, advanced persistent threats, anti-forensic techniques used by attackers, and complex digital forensic cases.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Cybercrime
Data Carving
Digital Forensics
Evidence Preservation
Filesystem Analysis
Image Handling
Incident Response
Information Security
Malware Analysis
Network Forensics
Timeline Analysis
Windows

Earning Criteria

Standards

ANAB Accredited ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification Body

ANAB accreditation is generally recognized as the highest standard in personnel certification accreditation.

GCFA received ANAB accreditation December 2009

Evidence

Analyst

Analyst Number

17328