Digital Forensics Investigator

What is This Job All About?
Think CSI — but for computers. As a Digital Forensics Investigator, you're a cyber detective who hunts down evidence after a digital crime. Whether it’s tracking a hacker, recovering deleted files, or analyzing suspicious emails, your job is to find the digital fingerprints left behind. From busted laptops to hacked networks, you’ll piece together what really happened — and help bring cybercriminals to justice. It’s high-stakes problem-solving that keeps the digital world safer for everyone.
Required Skills:
How to Start:
Build strong foundations in computer science and security
Learn about digital forensics methodologies and tools
Practice with forensic challenges and capture-the-flag competitions
Understand the legal frameworks around digital evidence
Pursue specialized certifications to establish credibility