Here's a hard one for you guys...

If you have mediocer internet connectivity – Look at the SANS Track 8 Self Study www.sans.org. They provide the materials and access to the lastest audio track produced at a SANS Conference. You can work at your own pace.

However, it is not a CBT or CAI, they present the material and you have to dig for the bone.

Or look to online study – I'm taking Computer Forensics with University of Champlain in Vermont via online (inorder to get a BS). The course has hands-on components but it is geared for the standard college presentation (well rounded activity).

Or train yourself on the technical aspects. Go www.SANS.org look for the Reading Room. Actually, most techniques and approaches are covered in the various submissions (hundreds).

If you have mediocer internet connectivity – Look at the SANS Track 8 Self Study www.sans.org. They provide the materials and access to the lastest audio track produced at a SANS Conference. You can work at your own pace.

However, it is not a CBT or CAI, they present the material and you have to dig for the bone.

Or look to online study – I'm taking Computer Forensics with University of Champlain in Vermont via online (inorder to get a BS). The course has hands-on components but it is geared for the standard college presentation (well rounded activity).

Or train yourself on the technical aspects. Go www.SANS.org look for the Reading Room. Actually, most techniques and approaches are covered in the various submissions (hundreds).

I'm connected at 3mbps so that shouldn't'be a problem. I really preferred the face to face method but I guess I'll go with online..

So far I've seen two that interest me.. one is the Champlain you mentioned and the other is the Kennesaw..

What are the mayor differences between them..?

Thanks again.

I do not know about the quality of Kennsaw's instruction. I'm only going by the published course content. Their program appears to be technical in nature mirrored after or around theit CCE 40 hour seminar. I suspect they expand the college level courses to obtain the recommended instruction hours for a standard college course. Not that I think that is bad or anything – economically it is extremely practical.

Champlain courses are more along standard college courses. You have standard reading assignments covering technical content. There are discussion groups concerning core module content. You have projects that are technical in nature concerning those particular modules. You present written papers expressing your research or thoughts. The course content is based upon the entire forensic process - legal, technical and literary. I do not know of any course anywhere that is totally comprehensive in the technical aspect - completely hands-on until you get the concept.

Most classes/seminars present the basic concepts with exercises designed to demostrate the concept. You must then apply that concept and technique in your own environment or situation.

I'm confident in my technical abilities and wanted a more rounded perspective (experience the forensics' culture viewpoint). Coming from the technical realm other views allow me to broaden my abilities. I still complain about the cost and work to my wife. After reviewing some of my previous work I can see where I'm made improvement and identified areas that still need improvement.

IMHO you need both technical training and standard academic training. As to how much of each would depend upon the individual. Maybe some Kennsaw alumni will provide additional comments and perspective.

Jaas,

You might want to send a message to Buttercup whose post appears just below and is titled "I need your advice".

She is going through the Champlain course now and wants to switch to Kennesaw. It might be worth it to get in touch if you have not already.

K

Jaas,

You might want to send a message to Buttercup whose post appears just below and is titled "I need your advice".

She is going through the Champlain course now and wants to switch to Kennesaw. It might be worth it to get in touch if you have not already.

K

Thanks..

I read that The Bootcamp from Access Data is comming the 26 of this month..

I've heard their training is mostly focused on the FTK and I would like to get a more general approach but I guess that should to begin with..

JAAS,

Fly me to Puerto Rico and I'll provide ya' with some training …

😉

farmerdude

JAAS,

Fly me to Puerto Rico and I'll provide ya' with some training …

😉

farmerdude

Lol I guess that would be cheaper for me than flying to US to get the training.. lol

JAAS,

Are you involved in law enforcement in any way?

Mike