Job Description

Digital forensics professionals specialize in collecting evidence from computers and digital storage media. They work to recover recover e-mails, images, and data, often from systems that have been compromised or damaged. They analyze systems that have been broken into by hackers. They help conduct investigations and gather evidence, and they can be called on to testify in court. As more crime is conducted and more information and potential evidence is stored digitally, this profession is growing by leaps and bounds.

Median Salary

$55,000

Education Requirements

Specialized BS degrees are available in computer or digital forensics, and the profession’s unique blend of technical, legal, and law enforcement skills make education a critical part of securing a job.

Job Outlook

Digital forensics is one of the hotter job categories within law enforcement, and it should continue to grow as the country increases funding for homeland security.