The International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) is pleased to announce that on April 28, 2008 the Laboratory Accreditation Board of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors approved the ISFCE as a proficiency test provider for digital evidence. In this endeavor, the ISFCE looks forward to providing quality digital evidence proficiency tests to subscriber laboratories.
The same high quality used in the creation and execution of the Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)® certification process has been applied in the formulation and distribution of the ASCLD/LAB proficiency tests.
The primary goal of the ISFCE is not only to produce high quality proficiency tests, but to also make the proficiency testing process as streamlined and trouble-free as possible for subscriber laboratories. To achieve this goal, delivery of test materials will be available via download and submission of test reports will be via upload. Additionally, reporting to subscriber laboratories will be via email and website posting. These conditions may be subject to change.
Test Distribution
The ISFCE is set to offer four proficiency test distributions in 2010. The next of these is scheduled for release on August 15, 2010.
These tests will assess proficiency in the following areas:
- write protection
- media imaging
- establishing a hash value of the original media
- creating a directory listing
- recovery of all active files
- deleted file recovery
- metadata recovery from documents
For the purpose of submitting your lab's findings, you will be furnished a subscriber response form. This form is required by ASCLD-LAB. However, most subscriber laboratories typically have also submitted the standard digital evidence examination report used by the company/agency.
It is highly recommended that you thoroughly review the documentation found on ASCLD/LAB's website prior to applying for this testing.
Pricing for the test is as follows:
One time use external proficiency test - $485.00
One time use internal proficiency test - $296.00
Starting the Process
To begin, start by completing and submitting the ASCLD / LAB Testing Application found below:
If you experience any difficulties submitting the completed form via this method, please print and fax to (615) 236-1243.
After reviewing the submitted application, the ISFCE will then respond within 48 hours to the provided contact email address with a link to purchase the testing online. Following payment, you will receive further information.
You must agree to the EULA statement and complete all required fields within the application in order to be taken to the purchase page.
You may contact christiant@isfce.com with any questions regarding the application process.
Additional Test Availability
The ISFCE is developing additional proficiency tests that will be distributed at later dates throughout the year. There will be a minimum of two tests and two distribution dates per year, with the likelihood of increasing that number depending on the needs of the subscriber laboratories.
If your organization would like to receive updates on developments regarding this proficiency testing program, please send an email to philh@isfce.com and you will be placed on an email notification list regarding our proficiency testing program.
