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PASADENA, Calif., Sep 14, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Guidance Software Inc. (NASDAQ:GUID), The World Leader in Digital Investigations(TM), today announced the new EnCase(R) Certified eDiscovery Practitioner (EnCEP(TM)) program. The program certifies private and public sector professionals in the use of Guidance Software's EnCase(R) eDiscovery software, as well as their proficiency in eDiscovery planning, project management and best practices.
EnCase eDiscovery is the leading eDiscovery solution for the search, collection, preservation, and processing of electronically stored information (ESI). Earning the EnCEP certification signifies that a practitioner is skilled in the application of the solution to manage and successfully complete all sizes of eDiscovery matters in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
"The EnCase Certified eDiscovery Practitioner program was created by industry experts to meet the needs of our EnCase eDiscovery users who are handling electronic evidence in both routine and some of the largest and most complex litigations of our day," said Al Hobbs, Vice President, Professional Development & Training Operations for Guidance Software. "Candidates who complete the EnCEP program, and earn the designation, will have demonstrated their expertise in the leading edge EnCase technology and methodology for the collection and processing of electronically stored information."
"Successful litigation depends on good legal scholarship as well as the appropriate technology infrastructure to support e-discovery. We recommend that legal professionals are screened on their understanding of technology and enterprise computing, as well as their comprehension of how technology is deployed," said John Bace, a research vice president at Gartner, graduate of the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, and Advisory Board member for the Center for Information Technology & Privacy Law at the School. "Certification programs such as these are a step in the right direction toward ensuring that IT professionals are proficient in eDiscovery."
Over the past eight years, Guidance Software has certified more than 2,100 computer investigative professionals with the globally recognized EnCase(R) Certified Examiner (EnCE(R)) designation. The new EnCEP program will similarly enable eDiscovery practitioners to demonstrate their skills, training and experience in the proper handling of ESI for legal purposes.
Information on the requirements for EnCEP candidates, the testing program and certification renewal can be found at http://www.guidancesoftware.com/computer-forensics-training-certifications.htm.
About Guidance Software (GUID)
Guidance Software is recognized worldwide as the industry leader in digital investigative solutions. Its EnCase(r) platform provides the foundation for government, corporate and law enforcement organizations to conduct thorough, network-enabled, and court-validated computer investigations of any kind, such as responding to eDiscovery requests, conducting internal investigations, responding to regulatory inquiries or performing data and compliance auditing - all while maintaining the integrity of the data. There are more than 30,000 licensed users of the EnCase technology worldwide, and thousands attend Guidance Software's renowned training programs annually. Validated by numerous courts, corporate legal departments, government agencies and law enforcement organizations worldwide, EnCase has been honored with industry awards and recognition from eWEEK, SC Magazine, Network Computing, and the Socha-Gelbmann survey. For more information about Guidance Software, visit www.guidancesoftware.com.
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Guidance Software Inc.
Ed Essa, (626) 229-9191, x247
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