CFCE - Certified Forensic Computer Examiner

This certification comes from the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists or IACIS. This is the same organization responsible for training and certifying most law enforcement personnel in the discipline of computer forensics. This certification is the most difficult to obtain and the most recognized among computer forensic professionals.

CCFT - Certified Computer Forensic Technician (Advanced)

This certification comes from the High Tech Crime Network or HTCN. The High Tech Crime Network consists of law enforcement and corporate security professionals from fifteen countries. Their membership includes prestigious agencies such as Scotland Yard, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, US Customs, Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, Naval Investigative Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of the Army and many other law enforcement agencies from Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Norway and the United States, as well as major telecommunication corporations like AT&T, Bellcore and Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOC's) from across the nation.

Los Angeles County Superior Court - Panel of Experts

Qualified by the Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, as an expert in computer forensics available for appointment in indigent defendant cases. Mr. Rismann has been a member of the Panel of Experts since 2010.

IACIS - International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists

IACIS© is an international volunteer non-profit corporation composed of law enforcement professionals dedicated to education in the field of forensic computer science. IACIS members represent Federal, State, Local and International Law Enforcement professionals. Regular IACIS members have been trained in the forensic science of seizing and processing computer systems.

IACIS® prides itself on being the world's leading organization for computer forensics practitioners. In addition to providing the highest quality computer forensics training, IACIS® strives to foster excellence in the field through a formal certification process.

Computer forensics is the acquisition, authentication, reconstruction, examination, and analysis of data stored on electronic media. IACIS® training addresses each of these key tasks; and the certification process — which includes mandatory periodic recertification — measures one's ability to perform these key tasks in accordance with established standards.

IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing and technology information around the globe.

Through its global membership, IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others.

Members rely on IEEE as a source of technical and professional information, resources and services.

To foster an interest in the engineering profession, IEEE also serves student members in colleges and universities around the world.

Other important constituencies include prospective members and organizations that purchase IEEE products and participate in conferences or other IEEE programs.