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Recognizes Professionals in the Field of Electronic Discovery Who Meet Rigorous
Experience, Training and Testing Requirements
PASADENA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Guidance Software Inc. (NASDAQ:GUID), The World Leader in Digital
Investigations, today announced the new EnCase Certified eDiscovery Practitioner
(EnCEP) program. The program certifies private and public sector professionals
in the use of Guidance Software's EnCase 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
Certified Examiner (EnCE) 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.