Empower Cybersecurity Professionals to Master Advanced Forensics
and Prove Their Expertise in Real-World Investigations
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GIAC Certifications, the
leader in validating cybersecurity skills through rigorous and
hands-on certifications, is excited to announce the global launch
of its sixth Applied Knowledge (AK) Certification, the GIAC
Experienced Forensics Examiner (GX-FE). This marks the second AK
certification in the Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
domain, complementing the GX-FA, GIAC's first AK certification in
DFIR, by focusing on forensic reconstruction to enable a complete
understanding of system behavior after an incident.
"This certification moves DFIR
practitioners from simply understanding where evidence may be
stored on a Windows system to confidently explaining what happened
in that case, proving vital skills in digital forensic
investigations."
In an increasingly complex environment where cybersecurity risks
continue to grow, professionals need certifications beyond basic
tool familiarity. The GX-FE certification stands out by pushing
candidates to demonstrate their comprehensive, real-world forensic
investigation skills under time constraints, simulating the
pressures of an actual forensic examiner's job.
"The GX-FE certification really challenges digital forensics
professionals to demonstrate advanced skills under real-world
conditions," said Kathryn Hedley,
Certified Instructor at SANS Institute. "This certification pushes
practitioners beyond tool familiarity, requiring them to prove
their ability to analyze complex evidence and deliver critical
insights during high-pressure investigations."
Unlike certifications that focus on detecting malicious software
or external intrusions, the GX-FE tasks practitioners with
uncovering user actions and intent while reconstructing the
behavior of a known entity based on digital evidence. This focus on
human action and knowledge within system artifacts is critical for
professionals involved in corporate policy violations, criminal
investigations, or deep-dive analyses post-incident.
"With the GX-FE, cybersecurity professionals demonstrate the
application of critical forensics skills to identify and interpret
Windows host-based artifacts, as well as challenging them to think
beyond basic analysis and apply critical thinking to understand and
explain more complex scenarios," said Hedley. "This certification
moves DFIR practitioners from simply understanding where evidence
may be stored on a Windows system to confidently explaining what
happened in that case, proving vital skills in digital forensic
investigations."
Learn more about the GX-FE certification and how it can elevate
your forensic investigation capabilities by visiting:
https://www.giac.org/certifications/experienced-forensics-examiner-gxfe/.
Media Contact
Jenn Elston, SANS Institute |
GIAC, 301-654-7267, press@sans.org, GIAC.org
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