Digital Forensics Analysts

Also known as: Computer Forensics Analyst, Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Digital Forensics (+27 more)

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.

🎓 Experience Level 4 (Bachelor's degree or higher) 📈 Public Service & Safety; Digital Technology

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What You'll Do

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.
Create system images or capture network settings from information technology environments to preserve as evidence.
Develop plans for investigating alleged computer crimes, violations, or suspicious activity.
Develop policies or requirements for data collection, processing, or reporting.
Duplicate digital evidence to use for data recovery and analysis procedures.
Identify or develop reverse-engineering tools to improve system capabilities or detect vulnerabilities.
Maintain cyber defense software or hardware to support responses to cyber incidents.
Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, policies or other issuances pertaining to digital forensics or information privacy.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 3.75/5

Active Listening 3.5/5

Writing 3.5/5

Speaking 3.5/5

Judgment and Decision Making 3.5/5

Active Learning 3.38/5

Complex Problem Solving 3.38/5

Critical Thinking 3.25/5

Monitoring 3.25/5

Systems Analysis 3.12/5

Social Perceptiveness 3.0/5

Systems Evaluation 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Integrity, Cautiousness, Dependability, Intellectual Curiosity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Written Comprehension 4.0/5

Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5

Oral Comprehension 3.88/5

Written Expression 3.88/5

Inductive Reasoning 3.88/5

Oral Expression 3.62/5

Problem Sensitivity 3.62/5

Information Ordering 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Guidance Software EnCase Enterprise Kubernetes Single sign-on SSO Platform as a service PaaS Slack IBM Terraform Amazon Web Services AWS software Microsoft Access ServiceNow Structured query language SQL C Go Microsoft Azure software Microsoft PowerShell Ruby Enterprise application integration EAI software Extensible markup language XML Management information systems MIS Splunk Enterprise Ansible software

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

Attention to Detail (High importance: 5.0/5)
Integrity (High importance: 4.95/5)
Cautiousness (High importance: 4.85/5)
Dependability (High importance: 4.77/5)
Intellectual Curiosity (High importance: 4.58/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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