Parsippany NJ 07054

Digital Evidence Handling
Proficiency Testing

ISFCE

The ISFCE is accredited by ANAB to offer proficiency testing (PT) for digital evidence handling, developed in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17043:2023 standard. The program aims to assess and enhance the competence of digital forensic professionals and organizations in handling, analyzing, and reporting on digital evidence.

The program is primarily designed for law enforcement agencies, digital forensic labs, and private sector service providers who require independent verification of their skills and adherence to international best practices in digital forensics. By participating in this testing, professionals can validate their expertise and maintain credibility in the field of digital forensics.

Our ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Certificate #: AP-2941 & scope of accreditation can be viewed here.

ISFCE policies surrounding this testing program can be viewed here

Test Distribution

The ISFCE Digital Evidence Handling Proficiency Test is available year-round and on demand, allowing laboratories to register at any time based on their own operational needs. This approach provides significantly greater flexibility and ensures that testing can be scheduled in line with internal workload and staffing availability.

 

Upon registration, laboratories receive the test materials and have 30 days to complete and submit their report. Once submitted, the report is reviewed and scored by ISFCE assessors, and the results are returned to both the laboratory and the individual participants.

 

The test evaluates participant proficiency in the core areas of digital evidence handling, including:

These tests may be subscribed to either as an “external” or “internal” subscriber

Internal Subscriber – Receives the full assessment report directly from ISFCE for internal use.

External Subscriber – Receives the full assessment report and has their results submitted to their accrediting body. This option is intended to assist laboratories in attaining or maintaining professional accreditation.

External one time use proficiency test  $650.00
Internal one time use proficiency test  $495.00

Proficiency Testing Application

Start the process by submitting the Proficiency Testing Application