Digital Forensics Analyst

Specialization Details

Translation of crime from the physical form of crime to digital crime requires a new form of evidence identification and extraction acceptable in the court of law.

Digital forensic experts are saddled with the responsibility of analyzing and investigating a computer or an electronic device used for digital crimes or cyber-attacks. They ensure that evidence is collected, preserved, analyzed, and upheld during the investigation of digital infrastructure.

What you’ll learn?

• Learn techniques to carryout Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering
• Learn techniques used to investigate and analyze computer infrastructures such as computer networks, operating systems, & mobile devices during cybercrime investigation.
• Understand the concept of digital policing and its role in the security of citizens in cyberspace.
• Learn how to apply forensics techniques during cyber-related crime intelligence.

Why pursue a career as Digital Forensics Analyst

Let’s look at the reasons why pursue a Digital Forensics Analyst Career:

• Increase Demand: 17% growth prediction between 2016-2026 by US Bureau of Labor Statistics for Digital Forensics Expert
• High Connectivity: Exponential growth in Internet-Connected devices due to the internet of things technology..
• High Crime Rate: Increased crime rate in cyberspace by cybercriminals will require professional digital investigators.

Technical Requirement

• Student's must have a computer system with high internet connectivity
• Computer system hardware requirement include at least 8GB Ram, and Virtualization Technology (VT)
• Computer System Operating System can be Windows 7 & above, Mac OS, SAN-SIFT