IACIS: International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists

🌟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! 🌟 #Volunteerism is at the heart of #IACIS, with dedicated individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes every day. It's this commitment that makes IACIS such a great organization. Our volunteers are the backbone of our success, and we’re proud to recognize those who exemplify exceptional volunteerism. Here’s how we honor them: 🔹 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: Recognizes those who have demonstrated outstanding volunteerism over the past year. 🔹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: Reserved for members who have shown exceptional commitment over many years. 🔹 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: Our most prestigious award, honoring those who embody IACIS values: integrity, dedication, and community. Nominate an exceptional IACIS volunteer by November 30th! Check the member listserv for submission forms and further details. #volunteer #payitforward #findyourwhy

Just 5️⃣ more weeks until the application period for the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 closes! Here is what 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 (pictured) of the 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 has to say about the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: "Receiving the Will Docken Scholarship paved the way to becoming a CFCE certified member of IACIS and opened me up to new career possibilities I hadn’t previously imagined. My agency was looking to become more engaged in digital forensics but wasn’t sure where to start or how to fund a digital forensics program. The skills, experiences, and connections I formed after attending BCFE on scholarship allowed me to create a measurable impact in my community. My Sheriff was able to show the county board of supervisors what we had been able to accomplish. Because of this, we’ve received additional funding for digital forensics, formed a task force with other local agencies, and I’ve also been able to complete the CAWFE and ICMDE programs with IACIS. Now, I cannot imagine doing anything but digital forensics. It is truly a very special career within a career – which would not have been possible without the Will Docken Scholarship." Ben is an active peer review coach and a member of the Trifecta, holding all 3 of our certifications! Ben, thank you for your inspiring words and continuing to give back to IACIS! Applications for the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 are due by 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵. More info here: https://buff.ly/3Tn19Sd . . . #DFIR #digitalforensics #iacisorlando #lawenforcement #WDSscholarship #payitforward #scholarship #bcfe #cfce

💻 IACIS BCFE in Australia 🦘 💪We are off to a strong start for our 2nd week of the first ever IACIS BCFE in Australia! Our first week was quite successful and very much enjoyed by the students! 🌟Check out our amazing volunteer staff for this inaugural event and the fabulous room setup the students get to work with! #iacis #dfir #digitalforensics #community #volunteer #humansofiacis

The #IACIS QA Team is looking for volunteers to help maintain our high standards for courses, certification, and materials. Whether you're experienced or new to QA, this is your chance to contribute to IACIS' mission! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗼? ✍️ Review class materials for core competencies, formatting, spelling, and grammar 💻 Evaluate certification questions and IACIS website content 📚 Participate in course compliance evaluations during our annual event in Orlando 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿? ✅ All IACIS members are welcome! ✅ CFCE holders can assist with certification question reviews 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 💼 Volunteer as much or as little as your schedule allows. It's a great way to get involved without a huge time commitment! 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? 🙌 Check the listserv for more details #volunteer #payitforward

Looking for a rewarding way to give back to the #DFIR community? IACIS is seeking volunteers for the Peer Review Problem Development Committee and the Certification Problem Development Committee. These teams are essential in shaping our certification programs and ensuring the quality of our forensic examination materials. Who Can Volunteer? ✅ All CFCE-certified members, including our newest awardees! ✅ Individuals with all skillsets are welcome—no prior experience is needed. What Will You Do? 🧩 Develop Forensic Images for exams and peer review. ✍️ Write and Edit Questions to ensure clarity and relevance. 🖋️ Create and Refine Artifacts for certification use. 🤝 Collaborate with Peers in creative and meaningful ways. How to Get Involved: Reach out to Jessica S. and review her email on the member listserv for more information. 📅 Upcoming Team Meeting 🗓️ Date: October 20th 🕛 Time: 12 PM EST 📍 Purpose: To welcome new volunteers and discuss upcoming projects. Flexible Commitment: Volunteer as your schedule allows—every contribution helps! Help us continue to deliver top-notch certification materials and support our forensic community. We look forward to your involvement! #volunteer #certification #payitforward #findyourwhy #mentoring

Join Host Farand C. Wasiak as he chats with Darren Freestone, IACIS Volunteer and Chairman of the Board, about his fascinating career in computer forensics and the vital role of the Board of Directors 🖥️ Plus, get an exclusive look at the details of our exciting upcoming training event in Australia that starts in just under SIX days! 🌏📚 Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting in digital forensics, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss! 🔗 Listen here: https://buff.ly/3A0n8JF #IACIS #ComputerForensics #DigitalForensics #CyberSecurity #TrainingEvent #LeadershipInTech #ForensicsTraining #Podcast

🚨 Attention Law Enforcement Professionals! 🚨 The application period is now open for two 2025 #BCFE (Basic Computer Forensic Examiner) scholarships! 1️⃣ Digital Forensics Scholarship for Women in Law Enforcement: https://buff.ly/3SFaJPU 2️⃣ Will Docken Scholarship: https://buff.ly/3Tn19Sd 🔗 For details and to apply, visit the links above. The deadline for both scholarships is November 30th, so don’t miss this amazing opportunity! These scholarships not only provide access to our world-class training but also offer a pathway to becoming certified in digital forensics, equipping recipients with the tools and knowledge they need to make a real impact in their work. #IACISOrlando #DFIR #scholarshipopportunity #lawenforcement

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! We're happy to reshare this achievement of one of our recent #BCFE scholarship recipients, Sarah McKalips, who has successfully earned her #CFCE! Special thanks to our 2024 scholarship donors below who made a difference in Sarah's career and support women dedicated to protecting our communities: Edith Santos Kim Stephen Becky Passmore Ailyn Whalen Paraben Corporation SUMURI Arsenal Recon Kaylin Malutich Debbie Plamondon Diana Mucci Sherry Torres 🚨 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!🚨 2️⃣ scholarship opportunities are available for 2025 Orlando BCFE! If you’re passionate about advancing your skills in #DFIR and meet the specific requirements, don’t miss out! Applications will be accepted from October 1st to November 30th. Seize this opportunity to enhance your career and make a greater impact in your field. 1. 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dgQA-gRr 2. 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dTxh4jiR #IACISOrlando #womeninlawenforcement #womeninDFIR #thankyoudonors

Know someone in law enforcement who would benefit from #IACIS Basic Computer Forensic Examiner (BCFE) training, but agency budget constraints are holding them back? This is their chance! The 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗪𝗗𝗦) Committee is accepting applications from October 1st to November 30th. Eligible law enforcement personnel can attend the BCFE training for FREE! 🔍 Eligibility Requirement: The applicant must work for an agency with no more than two personnel conducting digital forensic examinations. 🔗 Find all the details and the application form online at: https://lnkd.in/dTxh4jiR This scholarship has become a cornerstone within IACIS, thanks to the incredible support of our private and business donors: Digital Intelligence SUMURI Debbie Plamondon Let's spread the word—share this incredible opportunity with your law enforcement network! Interested in contributing to this scholarship? Contact Kyriacos Ionas or Sean Boero to get started! #IACISOrlando #BCFE #CFCE #lawenforcement #scholarship

These stellar IACIS volunteers had a fantastic time reconnecting with fellow members, past students, and meeting prospective members the last couple of days at #TechnoWest! ⭐️Up Next⭐️: Our Melbourne, Australia Event in T-minus 26 Days! More info 👉 https://buff.ly/46wG4uS