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Digital Forensics Analysts

Median Salary
104,920
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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 sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

67%

State and local government

15%

Private not for profit

9%

Federal Government

5%

Self-employed

4%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$43,600

10%

$104,920

Median

$135,740

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Bioinformatics
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Computer Science
  • Medical Informatics
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Computational Science
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Computational Biology
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
  • Accounting and Computer Science
  • Cheminformatics/Chemistry Informatics

Skills and Interest

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