An In-Depth Conversation on Digital Forensics Training and Certification

Following on their "unsupervised" discussion, this week Si and Desi focus on training and certification, including: Steps and missteps in commercial and government efforts to close the cyber skills gap through training and professional development The value of perspectives from different fields to digital forensics and incident response The shortcomings of certifications as measures of proficiency, and the need to teach a foundation of how to learn, not just pass certification exams Alternatives to certifications, such as chartered professionals, CTFs and coursework with practical elements The need for mentors to help develop professionals CyberCX Academy announcement: https://news-events.cybercx.com.au/cybercx-academy-launched-to-help-solve-cyber-skills-crisis Marketing fail: UK government criticised for ‘crass’ ad advising ballerina to retrain in IT: https://www.netimperative.com/2020/10/13/marketing-fail-uk-government-criticised-for-crass-ad-advising-ballerina-to-retrain-in-it/ Distant Traces and Their Use in Crime Scene Investigation: https://www.forensicfocus.com/webinars/distant-traces-and-their-use-in-crime-scene-investigation/ Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre: https://www.cybercollaboration.org.au/ dfrws.org