The CCE certification is rapidly growing in size and recognition. There are now a number of companies and government agencies that require their forensic computer examiners to hold the CCE certification in order to obtain or maintain their position.
The purpose of the Certified Computer Examiner certification is to:
Professionalize and further the science of digital forensics
Provide a fair, vendor-neutral, uncompromised process for training and certifying forensic computer examiners
Set high forensic and ethical standards for the industry
Conduct research and development into new and emerging technologies and methods in the science of digital forensics
Build a strong community of like-minded professionals and industry leaders