August 18, 2008, 7:14 pm
I was researching for the training providers in forensics space to understand how training is provided in this field. Basically, I was hunting for institutes/organisations which provide online/offline training to law enforcement agencies, professionals and students. Here is what i have found out so far -
1. National Computer Forensic Academy
http://www.gohtci.com/training/index.php
2. Asian School of Cyber Laws
http://www.asianlaws.org
3. Purdue University
http://cyberforensics.purdue.edu/Courses.aspx
4. National Institute of e-Forensic (NIeF)
http://www.nief.in
5. Cyber Law College
http://www.cyberlawcollege.com
6. Forensic Education
http://www.forensiceducation.com/forensic_edu/index.htm
7. India Forensic
http://www.indiaforensic.com/education
8. University of Florida
http://www.forensicscience.ufl.edu/Programs.asp
9. University of FairFax
http://www.ufairfax.net/ufairfax/academics/courses/
10. InfoSec Institute
http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/computer_forensics_training.html
I am still working on getting more of such training providers to lengthen this list. Any thoughts…
August 13, 2008, 10:02 am
In a unique internship program 17 second year students from the Madras University were allowed to undergo a five-day training with the cyber crime cell - Chennai. This is the first time that the city police have shared the technical and investigation expertise of the cyber cell of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) with students. The students who had undergone internship are currently pursuing their MSc in Forensic Science.
The students were trained in analysis of data, information security, investigation methods and collection of forensic evidence. Various sessions were held on application security, information forensics, how to trace lost mobiles and how internet frauds are tracked by procuring the internet protocol addresses. The training was provided by the cyber cell’s trained professionals.
This unique internship program served two purposes:
1. Police officials were able to educate students on the importance and application of forensics, as the demand for forensic experts is on the rise.
2. The students were able to have a live experience of how forenscics can be used to crack numerous cases.
Chennai Police is planning for more internship programs to students of MA Criminology, in the future.
