2026 IACIS Specialized Event – Reno, Nevada

Registration is Open

AMDF: Advanced Mobile Device Forensics	January 12 – 16, 2026	$2,695 US Dollars
AWFE: Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner	January 12 – 16, 2026	$2,695 US Dollars
ASF: Applied Scripting Forensic Techniques	January 12 – 16, 2026	$2,695 US Dollars
FLEX: Forensic Linux Examination	January 12 – 16, 2026	$2,695 US Dollars
MDFL: Managing a Digital Forensic Lab	January 15 – 16, 2026	$250 US Dollars
MDF: Mobile Device Forensics	January 12 – 16, 2026	$2,695 US Dollars
OSINT: Open-Source Intelligence	January 12 – 16, 2026	$2,695 US Dollars
PLA: Preparing for Lab Accreditation	January 12 – 14, 2026	$750 US Dollars
RCA: RAM Capture and Analysis	January 12 – 16, 2026	$2,695 US Dollars

Existing IACIS members, simply log in with your credentials and go to the PURCHASE TRAINING page to purchase and register for the course.

For non-IACIS members, the membership fee is waived with the purchase of the training course; however, to register for the course you must complete a membership application at the time of purchase. Go to the PURCHASE TRAINING page to purchase and register for a course and complete the membership application.

***IMPORTANT*** Please note that payment must be received NO LATER than 45 days prior the first day of class, by December 4, 2025. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the forfeiture of your reserved seat, which will be made available to other interested registrants.

While we do accept purchase orders, full payment is expected by the 45-day deadline. IACIS makes advance purchases of all necessary equipment and materials, ensuring that all seats are confirmed.

To assist in this process, we kindly request that you inform your finance department of the payment payment deadline to prevent any issues that could jeopardize your participation in IACIS’s training. Please make sure you have all the appropriate paperwork turned in and in a timely manner to facilitate a smooth and prompt transfer of the payment for your training. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Treasurer at treasurer@iacis.com.

Cancellations within 45 days from the start of class to 31 days from the start of class will be subject to a $150 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds within 30 days from the start of class.

Quick Details

WhenJanuary 12 – 16, 2026

WhereGrand Sierra Resort

Cost$2,695 Payment MUST BE RECEIVED at least 70 days prior to the first day of class.

Certifications

CFCE

Certified Forensic Computer Examiner Program

ICMDE

Certified Mobile Device Examiner

CAWFE

Certified Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner

Courses Offered at This Event

Taught by experienced professionals, these hands-on sessions cover everything from foundational skills to advanced investigative methods. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned expert, you’ll gain practical knowledge that directly applies to your work. Explore the course lineup and build your expertise today.

OSINT: Open-Source Intelligence

The IACIS OSINT course offers a thorough introduction to the principles of research, collection, exploitation, and analysis of open-source data. This 40-hour course culminates in a 4-hour capstone project designed to consolidate the skills learned throughout the training. The curriculum is structured to equip forensic investigators, detectives, research analysts, law enforcement officials, cybersecurity professionals, and others with essential OSINT skills.

RCA: RAM Capture and Analysis

This course is designed for the law enforcement professional who needs to leverage volatile memory to find evidence that does not exist on disk. The class will progress just like an investigation. On Day 1, students will build a device that will be used to access a locked Windows system. Students will learn additional skills to bypass login screens on Windows and Linux systems using older and newer open-source techniques. The course will introduce how the Kernel and address translation works. Additional sources of memory such as page, hibernation, and dump files are discussed.

PLA: Preparing for Lab Accreditation

This course of instruction is designed to provide guidance on how any digital evidence lab can earn accreditation by understanding and implementing the accreditation requirements.  Topics include an overview of the accreditation schema and benefits of achieving accreditation, how to implement a Quality Management System that is in compliance with ISO 17025, developing laboratory SOPs and other related documentation, and understanding Validation\Verification\Performance Checking for equipment, methods, and software as it relates to digital evidence.

MDF: Mobile Device Forensics

The IACIS Mobile Device Forensics Training Program is a 36-hour course of instruction offered over five (5) consecutive days. This program will expand the students’ existing mobile forensic knowledge and skillset. It is designed to provide students with intermediate to advanced skills needed to detect, decode, decrypt, and analyze evidence recovered from mobile devices during mobile device investigations. Using instructor-led exercises and hands-on practicals, students will learn the necessary skills to go behind the automation processes of popular mobile forensic tools and will have gained the competency to apply these skills during an investigation to reveal the sources of cell phone data used to store evidence.

Managing a Digital Forensics Lab

The IACIS Managing a Digital Forensics Laboratory (MDFL) Training Program is a 16-hour course designed to teach supervisors, managers, and executives the best practices for operating a digital forensics laboratory.