Certified Information Systems Security Professional is an independent information security certification granted by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, also known as (ISC).

CHFI certified investigators can draw on an array of methods for discovering data that resides in a computer system, or recovering deleted, encrypted, or damaged file information known as computer data recovery.

The American College of Forensic Examiners International issues the Certified Forensic Consultant certification designed for forensic professionals involved with legal system.

Certificate obtained by demonstrating knowledge of assessing the security of computer systems by looking for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems, using the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system.

The CCE certification is widely considered to be the most prestigious non-vendor specific forensic certification available.