Digital Forensics Analyst

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The role

What does a Digital Forensics Analyst do?

Digital forensic analysts help recover data like documents, photos and emails from a computer or mobile device hard drives and other data storage devices, such as zip folders and flash drives, that have been deleted, damaged or otherwise manipulated. They carefully follow the chain of custody rules for digital evidence and provide evidence in acceptable formats for legal proceedings.

The details

Digital Forensics Analyst career paths

Domain knowledge

Digital forensics
Computer security
Attacks and exploits
Penetration testing
Reporting and communication

Related job titles

Incident handler
Incident responder
Incident response analyst
Incident response engineer
Incident response coordinator
Intrusion analyst
Computer network defense incident responder
Computer security incident response team engineer

Common certifications

Associated NICE Work Roles

All Infosec training maps directly to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to guide you from beginner to expert across 52 Work Roles.

Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst
Cyber Crime Investigator
Cyber Defense Incident Responder

Digital Forensics Analyst career paths

Network Forensics

Learn how systems are compromised and what traces are left by attackers.

Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts

This learning path goes beyond the basics of cybersecurity by introducing four advanced cybersecurity courses and hands-on cyber range. You’ll learn to go on the offensive and think like a hacker, dissect malware and better understand security frameworks. After completion, you’ll have a better sense of these advanced topics in cybersecurity and where to direct your further advanced cybersecurity training.

CertNexus CyberSec First Responder

This CertNexus CyberSec First Responder Learning Path provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, analyze and respond to cybersecurity threats. Boost your cybersecurity skills with defense and incident response strategies, and prepare for the CertNexus Cyber First Responder® CFR-310 exam.

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