The value of expertise

Here's a link to an interesting discussion on the merits of requiring a license to practice as a forensic examiner.

"... I run into computer service guys all the time that are now suddenly doing "forensics".

The recurring problem with that scenario is that they have no training or knowledge of evidence handling or preservation. The reason that people are vulnerable to this is simple: People think that computer expertise equals computer forensics expertise.

I submit that it does not ..."

Enjoy.