The American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI) is an independent, multi-disciplinary scientific and professional society dedicated to the continued advancement of forensic examination and consultation. It is the largest professional membership association representing forensic examiners.

ACFEI serves as the national center for continuing education through its publication The Forensic Examiner® as well as lectures, seminars, conferences and workshops.

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® is dedicated to the education and certification of law enforcement professionals in the field of computer forensic science. Virtually all law enforcement agencies have encountered criminals that use computers in the commission of a crime, or that commit computer crimes. Many agencies do not have trained personnel to deal with computer evidence in accordance with the laws of search and seizure, and the rules of evidence. IACIS exists to create and establish procedures, train personnel, and certify forensic examiners in the recovery of evidence from computer systems. IACIS® offers professional training in the seizure and processing computer systems.

This training incorporates forensic methods for searching seized computers in accordance with the rules of evidence and laws of search and seizure. This includes evidence that has been hidden, concealed, encrypted, protected with passwords, software time bombs, trojan horses, tsr's (Terminate-and-Stay-Resident) or other destruction devices that could destroy either the evidence, the physical computer, or both. IACIS provides an opportunity to network with other law enforcement officers trained in computer forensics, to share and learn from other experiences, and develop a pool of expert assistance to draw upon. IACIS members involved in research and development have designed specialized software, evidence searching tools and programs that are only available to IACIS trained law enforcement professional.

The High Tech Crime Network consists of law enforcement agencies and corporate security professionals from 15 (fifteen) countries. Our membership includes prestigious agencies such as Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, US Customs, Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms, US Marshals, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of the Army and many other law enforcement agencies from Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Switzerland and the United States, as well as major telecommunication corporations from across the nation.

The High Tech Crime Network is now in its 17th. year, providing the latest information and training on a variety of high tech crime related topics to public and private sector professionals. HTCN certification is available to qualified individuals currently working in the criminal justice, legal, academic and corporate communities. In order to better serve the needs of these professionals, the High Tech Crime Network currently awards certification in the disciplines of Certified Computer Crime Investigator and Certified Computer Forensic Technician. These industry-recognized certifications ensure the highest level of training, experience and ethical reputation are maintained and regulate the highest standards of stringent certification requirements and diligent enforcement of our policies, procedures and code of ethics.

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.