Meet Our Experts
At SMI Aware, our Certified Social Media Investigation Experts (CSMIEs) are a vital part of our team.
They meet rigorous certification standards and apply credible, repeatable, and unbiased search techniques, powered by our proprietary technology.
What Are Certified Social Media Investigation Experts?
CSMIE stands for Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert — a nationally accredited and recognized certification.
Professionals who earn this certification are trained in the most up-to-date open-source, social media, and intelligence investigation methods.
To become certified, CSMIE candidates must complete 60 professional education credits through the McAfee Institute.
This includes coursework, preparation reviews, and exams.
Prerequisites for the CSMIE program include:
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Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of related experience
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Associate’s Degree plus 6 years of experience
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High School diploma plus 7 years of experience
The CSMIE certification is ranked as a Level 4 (Expert) proficiency level.
What CSMIE Training Covers
The CSMIE certification program covers a wide range of investigation and intelligence-gathering topics, including:
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Cyber Operations
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Advanced Search Techniques
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Privacy and Data Protection
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Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
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Social Media Intelligence
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Exploring the Deep Web
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Digital Forensics
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Legal Fundamentals
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Cyber Investigations
This comprehensive training ensures that certified experts can conduct thorough and compliant investigations online.
Why CSMIEs Matter at SMI Aware
CSMIE-certified Analysts are critical to the success of our investigations.
They bring advanced techniques, deep experience, and a commitment to defensibility.
At SMI Aware, our CSMIEs use proprietary technology and adhere to strict, unbiased, and repeatable processes to collect and preserve online evidence.
With a team of CSMIE-certified experts, you can trust that your investigations will be accurate, efficient, secure, and compliant.
Ready to start your investigation?
Contact SMI Aware today and work with our certified social media experts!
Written in collaboration with Stephanie Fikisz.
