Security University Q/FE (Qualified/Forensic Expert) is a certification training program focused on computer and digital forensics. The course is a 40-hour residential, face-to-face instructor-led class that covers computer crime investigation, evidence collection, and forensic analysis techniques. The program teaches students how to detect computer crimes, track offenders, establish proper chain of custody for legal proceedings, and recover data from damaged or encrypted media. Training includes both Windows and UNIX/Linux forensics, covering topics such as incident response, evidence handling, search and seizure procedures, and working with law enforcement. The curriculum includes hands-on labs using various forensic tools and techniques. Students learn to analyze operating systems, hard drives, PDAs, digital cameras, and cell phones. The course covers data acquisition, authentication, and analysis procedures, as well as proper evidence processing and chain of custody maintenance. Upon completion, students take an online exam followed by a 90-day practical assessment to validate their forensic skills. The certification is designed for information security officers, systems managers, network administrators, and security analysts who need to conduct forensic investigations, collect legally admissible evidence, and respond to security incidents. The course awards 40 CPE credits and 3 CEU credits upon successful completion, which requires 95% attendance and 100% completion of lab exercises.