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HOW TO BECOME A
DIGITAL FORENSICS
INVESTIGATOR
What Is
Digital Forensics?
Digital Forensics can be defined as a branch of
forensic science dedicated to recovery and
investigation of digital or electronic data. This
data can be from any digital asset or data storing
entity, including computer systems, mobile
devices, cloud services, and so on.
Why Is Digital Forensics
Important?
In this “golden age of evidence,” digital forensics,
especially computer forensics, is playing a vital
role in solving a wide range of cases: homicide,
forgery, pornography, and much more.
Apart from solving digital crimes, Digital Forensics
offers a steady career path for those who have a
natural inclination towards solving crimes.
Digital Forensic Jobs Available on
LinkedIn
“There are more than 10,000 Jobs available for
Digital Forensics on LinkedIn”
Avg. Salary for Digital Forensic Analyst
“The Salary for a Forensic Computer Analyst
ranges from $49K to $122K as per PAYSCALE”
8 Skills Needed to Become a
Digital Forensic Investigator
- Knowledge of Various Technologies
Digital Storage Devices
Computer Operating Systems
Computer Programming
Malware Types
- Ethical Issues Regarding Data
- Legal Issues Regarding Data
- Ability to Learn New things
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
Digital Forensics Career
Pathway
Now, if you want to pursue an interesting career as
a Cyber Forensic Analyst or Digital Forensic
Examiner with NO CYBERSECURITY EXPERIENCE, the
following steps can help you identify the Top skills
needed to get you started with your cybersecurity
journey.
Network Security Skills with Certified Network
Defender (CND)
Ethical Hacking with Certified Ethical Hacker
(CEH)
Digital Forensics with Computer Hacking
Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
(Optional) Incident Response and Handling
with Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)

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How to become a Digital Forensics Investigator

  • 1. HOW TO BECOME A DIGITAL FORENSICS INVESTIGATOR
  • 2. What Is Digital Forensics? Digital Forensics can be defined as a branch of forensic science dedicated to recovery and investigation of digital or electronic data. This data can be from any digital asset or data storing entity, including computer systems, mobile devices, cloud services, and so on.
  • 3. Why Is Digital Forensics Important? In this “golden age of evidence,” digital forensics, especially computer forensics, is playing a vital role in solving a wide range of cases: homicide, forgery, pornography, and much more. Apart from solving digital crimes, Digital Forensics offers a steady career path for those who have a natural inclination towards solving crimes.
  • 4. Digital Forensic Jobs Available on LinkedIn “There are more than 10,000 Jobs available for Digital Forensics on LinkedIn” Avg. Salary for Digital Forensic Analyst “The Salary for a Forensic Computer Analyst ranges from $49K to $122K as per PAYSCALE”
  • 5. 8 Skills Needed to Become a Digital Forensic Investigator - Knowledge of Various Technologies Digital Storage Devices Computer Operating Systems Computer Programming Malware Types - Ethical Issues Regarding Data - Legal Issues Regarding Data - Ability to Learn New things - Analytical Thinking - Critical Thinking - Communication Skills - Problem-Solving Skills
  • 6. Digital Forensics Career Pathway Now, if you want to pursue an interesting career as a Cyber Forensic Analyst or Digital Forensic Examiner with NO CYBERSECURITY EXPERIENCE, the following steps can help you identify the Top skills needed to get you started with your cybersecurity journey.
  • 7. Network Security Skills with Certified Network Defender (CND) Ethical Hacking with Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Digital Forensics with Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) (Optional) Incident Response and Handling with Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)