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Digital Forensics Analysts

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth
  • New & Emerging

Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.

What you’d do

  • Duplicate digital evidence to use for data recovery and analysis procedures.
  • Preserve and maintain digital forensic evidence for analysis.
  • Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media.
  • Write reports, sign affidavits, or give depositions for legal proceedings.
  • Perform forensic investigations of operating or file systems.
  • Create system images or capture network settings from information technology environments to preserve as evidence.
  • Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, policies or other issuances pertaining to digital forensics or information privacy.
  • Write technical summaries to report findings.

Skills that matter

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning

How to get there

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Also called

  • Computer Forensics Analyst
  • Digital Forensic Examiner
  • Digital Forensics Examiner
  • Digital Forensics Specialist

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