Founded in 1998, Passware, Inc. is the worldwide leading maker of password recovery and e-Discovery software for Federal and State agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, law enforcement, military organizations, help desk personnel, business and private consumers. Passware, Inc. is the developer of Passware Kit Forensic software which is used by digital forensic examiners to identify encrypted data and assist in recovering their passwords.
Founded in 1992 in Southern California, Susteen Inc., is an international design solution provider, specializing in the area of data communications and mobile computing. Susteen strives to enhance data communications through multi-level applications, and to develop products that provide convenience to the client through technological innovations. Susteen, Inc. is the developer of the Secure View 3 forensic software suite used for mobile device data acquisition and analysis.
Sumuri will be offering an Official Passware Certification upon successful completion of a three-day training course developed by Sumuri. In addition to learning how to apply the Passware Kit Forensic software to digital forensic investigations, Sumuri will provide the background necessary about encryption/decryption techniques and concepts. Managing Director of Sumuri, LLC (Steve Whalen, CFCE) stated that “having an understanding of how forensic tools work is important in being able to qualify in a court of law and knowing how to apply the tool effectively and fully.”
For Susteen’s Secure View 3, Sumuri will be offering two certifications over two days of training - the Secure View Certified Examiner (SVCE) and the Secure View Advanced Certified Examiner (SVACE). These two certifications were the outcome of a cooperative review and overhaul of the previous certifications offered by Susteen for its Secure View software. Chief Strategic Officer for Susteen (Bennie Lagos) advised, “We care just as much about our customers as we do our software. Enhancing our training and our certifications will assist our users in courtroom qualifications and effectively using our tools for even more successful investigations.”
In order to assist with the tight budges of many agencies today, Sumuri will be offering both the Passware and Secure View certification and training courses online and live.
SUMURI is a leader in computer forensic and digital evidence training, consultation and services worldwide. Their training and services consistently receive the highest praise from digital forensic examiners and investigators from military, law enforcement and corporate agencies spanning the globe.



