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Computer Forensic Analyst

Computer Forensic Analysts are ICT professionals who investigate and disrupt cybercrimes such as hacking, computer fraud, terrorist communications, cyber attacks that use malware and viruses, online scams, and digital information theft. They follow electronic data trails to identify perpetrators and recover data, as well as secure ICT networks and hardware to protect them from ongoing cybersecurity threats.

As a Computer Forensic Analyst you could be investigating mobile phone records to determine the location of a suspect, analysing digital records for signs of editing or manipulation, investigating a suspected security breach at a bank, recovering deleted files, assessing the authenticity of online video footage, tracing device locations and IP addresses, or writing a report to submit to law enforcement agencies.

To succeed in this occupation you will need outstanding ICT and programming skills. You must also be a critical thinker and creative problem solver with an unwavering commitment to data accuracy and integrity.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $109,200
Skill level Unknown

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