FAQ (Cheat Sheet)

McAfee Quick FAQs

How old is McAfee?
We were founded in 2011

Testimonials?
Testimonials is located on each of the course pages

Course Distinctions:

McAfee has 3 different levels of certifications (basic, intermediate and expert) all with an intention to teach you

How to Identify, Investigate, & Prosecute ….(Use the name of the certification to help)

Governing Board –
30 members who provide content, oversite and help set the standards taught in our programs – They come from Federal, State, Local Law enforcement, Intel, Loss Prevention, Fraud and more. Some of the top experts in the industry are here.
https://www.mcafeeinstitute.com/pages/accreditation

Accrediting Bodies –
● Missouri Dept of Education
● NASBA,
● NICCS (DHS)
● Missouri Post
● Veterans Administration (GI-Bill)
● Other POST Academies – Never had it not accepted in the State
https://www.mcafeeinstitute.com/pages/accreditation

Who are the organizations that often go through your programs? Who are your students?
Federal, Local, State Law Enforcement, Fraud Investigators, Intel Professionals, Loss Prevention, Private Investigations, Forensic Professionals.

This is a good overview page to send them to
https://www.mcafeeinstitute.com/pages/customers

Is it Online?
We offer both online/self-study programs and residential-based programs that are instructor-led programs located in STL.

How long do I have to take the board exam?
● Up to the year

How do I take the test?
● If you are in an online program you take it all online.
● If its a resident based program then you take it onsite.

Is there a time limit on the exam?
● 3 hours

Online Programs

Basic/Foundational Programs ($1,497)
● CCII (Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator)
○ Best for an early police officer
○ Includes: SMIA, E-Commerce Fraud Certification (Certification not offered on it’s own anymore)
○ Topics covered: Interpretation of Behaviors, Open Source Intelligence, Exploring the Deep Web, Legal Fundamentals of Cyber Investigations, E-crime Investigation Methodologies
● SMIA (Social Media Intelligence Analyst)
○ Topics covered: Advanced Social Media Investigations, Chatting up your Person of Interest, What We Do With Dating Sites
● CHTI (Certified Human Trafficking Investigator)
○ People in human trafficking, also ER nurses so they can recognize the signs
○ Topics covered: Signs of Human Trafficking, Effective Cyber Investigations & Intelligence Gathering, Exploring the Deep Web, Collaboration Between Federal, State, & Local Law Enforcement
● CORCI (Certified Organized Retail Crime Investigator)
○ People involved in retail or Loss Prevention
○ Topics Covered: Organized Retail Crime Fraud Schemes, Fencing Operations, Surveillance Methods, ORC Prevention and Deterrence

Intermediate ($1,797)
● CCIP (Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional)
○ People who would be creating and managing cyber intelligence programs; looking for a promotion
○ Topics Covered: History and Background of Cyber Crimes, Advanced E-crime Investigation Methodologies, An Exploration Into Email Headers and Digital Forensics, Setting Up an Investigators Computer
● CCTA (Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst)
○ People involved in counterintelligence are interested in gaining insight into ongoing or future events in order to prevent them from happening (i.e., getting into hacker groups, spies)
○ Topics Covered: Applying Intelligence Methodologies, Documenting Social Media Evidence, Classified Investigation Methodologies, Chatting Up Your Person of Interest
● CPCI (Certified Professional Criminal Investigator)
○ A person looking to move into a detective role or become an expert witness
○ Topics Covered: Case Management, Property Investigations, Sex Crime Investigations, Active Shooter Investigations, Terrorism Investigations, Expert Witness
● WVTS (Workplace Violence and Threat Specialist)
○ The course is good for anyone in law enforcement as well as campus officers and people in HR at large organizations
○ Topics Covered: Prevention Program – Design And Implementation, Investigative Interviews, Behavioral Analysis, Employment, Legal & Reporting

Advanced ($1,997)
● CECI (Certified Expert in Cyber Intelligence Investigations)
○ A most in-depth course for people looking to become experts in their field
○ Includes 6 other certifications: SMIA, CORCI, CCIP, CCTA, CEFI (Certified E-commerce Fraud Investigator; not sold separately), CFHI (Certified High-tech Forensic Investigator; not sold separately)
○ Topics Covered: Cyber Intelligence, Advanced Auction Fraud Investigation Methodologies, Privacy, Advanced Social Media Investigations, How To Utilize Informants, Organized Retail Crime Investigations, Applying Intelligence Methodologies, High-tech Investigations, Computer Forensics, Cell Phone & Mobile Device Forensics
● CSMIE (Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert)
○ Not just a duplicate/harder-level of the SMIA content; goes into mobile-app leverage and detection
○ Topics Covered: Exploring the Deep Web, Cryptocurrency Explored, Mobile Apps Intelligence & Investigation, Advanced Search Techniques, How Criminals Use Social Media
● CCFI (Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator )
○ Anyone in Law Enforcement, especially Anti-Money Laundering Investigators and Intel
○ Topics covered: Understanding Encryption, Blockchain, Mining CryptoCurrency, Analysis of Recovered Addresses and Wallets

Add-On – Course
Certified Executive Leader (CEL) – $regularly $1,795
● Walk you through leadership development teams

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is the class full?
A: We only set up a certain number each month so that our instructors have enough bandwidth to work with the customers in the course. I can probably get one seat added though if you just wait a moment and let me check.

(Ping McAfee team to add another seat to the specific course)
It looks like we got you approved! Check the link again and there should be one seat left.

Q: Why do you have class sizes if it’s pre-recorded?
A: We only set up a certain number each month so that our instructors have enough bandwidth to work with the customers in the course.

Q: Why is your price so high?
A: We are far less expensive than our competitors with some awesome guarantees.

Q: What are the main differences that you have compared to competitors?

Everything is included, plus we offer a money back guarantee and exam pass guarantee

Official e-Courseware: (Value varies based on program)
Official One-Year Online Exam License: ($997 Value)
Official Prep Review Quizzes: ($497 Value)
Official Digital Study Guide: ($350 Value)
Exam Guarantee: Pass it or try again: (Value $997)
KeepSake: Graduation Packet: ($350 Value)
Bonus #1: Career Center Access: (Value $1200)
Bonus #2: Live Instructor Support: (Value $2400)

Q: Do you have some promotion code? OR Do you provide some discounts for law enforcement/military(if self-paid)?
A: Yes