How much does the EnCE® program cost?
The total cost for the EnCE® program is $200.00(USD) in the USA and $225.00(USD)
internationally. This fee is paid directly to Prometric when you register for Phase
I of your EnCE. You will notice the price is listed from $750.00 to $1000.00 (USD),
after you enter in your voucher number provided by the certification coordinator,
the test price will change to the discounted price. A voucher is obtained by submitting
an application. EnCE® certification is inexpensive compared to other professional
and IT certifications. The cost was intentionally kept low, as Guidance Software
understands many users, especially in the public sector, will not be reimbursed
for the fee.
What materials can I use to study for the EnCE® computer-based test?
Guidance Software offers a free EnCase® Certified Examiner Study Guide for the computer-based
test administered by Prometric. Please visit the following link to download this
free guide: http://www.guidancesoftware.com/training/EnCE_guide.aspx
In addition to Guidance Software training manuals (obtained only by attending GSI
training), we recommend candidates familiarize themselves with information contained
in the following publications:
Some suggested resources for the Computer Knowledge and Good Forensic
Practices sections are:
- How Computers Work by Ron White
- Handbook of Computer Crime by Eoghan Casey
- The Official EnCase Certified Examiner Study Guide by Steve Bunting
We also offer an EnCE Prep Course*. More information about this
course is available at: http://www.guidancesoftware.com/training/courses/enceprepcourse.aspx
*course prerequisites and a completed EnCE application are needed
to attend this course.
What topic areas does the EnCE® computer-based test cover?
- Examining computer based evidence with EnCase®
- The EnCase® Evidence File
- EnCase® Concepts
- The EnCase® Environment
- Searching
- File Signature and Hash Analysis
- Computer Knowledge
- Understanding Data and Binary
- The BIOS
- Computer Boot Sequence
- File Allocation Table Systems
- Computer Hardware Concepts
- Good Forensic Practices
- First Response
- Acquisition of Digital Evidence
- Operating System Artifacts
- Legal (North American EnCE® candidates only)
How do I renew my EnCE®?
Information for renewing your EnCE and renewal requirements is available at:
http://www.guidancesoftware.com/training/EnCE_app.aspx
What if my voucher expires or did not finish my Phase II test before the due date?
- If the Phase I voucher expires, simply contact the Certification Coordinator to
obtain a new voucher.
- If anyone does not turn in the Phase II practical with in the time allotted them,
they will be required to wait 2 months from the date that the test would have been
due and then start the EnCE® process over starting at Phase I.
What if I fail the test?
- Anyone who does not obtain a grade of 80% to pass the Phase I test will be required
to wait 2 months before a new voucher will be issued.
- Anyone who does not obtain a grade of 85% to pass the Phase II Practical will
be required to wait 2 months before they will be allowed to retest. Those who fail
the Phase II will be required to start over at Phase I.
- A new application will be needed if organization of personal information has changed
during the 2-month wait period.
Contact Guidance Software's EnCE® certification coordinator at:
Guidance Software
Attn: Certification Coordinator
215 North Marengo Avenue
Second Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (626) 229-9191 x513
certification@guidancesoftware.com
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