Education:
Digital Forensics Analysts
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Job Outlook:
None
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Salary
High:
$166,780.00
Average:
$104,660.00
Hourly
Average:
$50.32
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media.
- Analyze log files or other digital information to identify the perpetrators of network intrusions.
- Conduct predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cyber security initiatives.
Job Details
Responsibilities
Monitor the security of digital information.
Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities.
Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
Compile technical information or documentation.
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
Establish operational policies.
Record images needed to address work issues.
Identify information technology project resource requirements.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Maintain computer equipment or software.
Maintain knowledge of laws or regulations.
Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities.
Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities.
Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities.
Analyze traffic data.
Maintain records, documents, or other files.
Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
Translate information for others.
Write computer programming code.
Enter codes or other information into computers.
Write reports or evaluations.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
Write reports or evaluations.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
Write reports or evaluations.