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Digital Forensics Analysts

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.

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.

Key Tasks
Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media.
Analyze log files or other digital information to identify the perpetrators of network intrusions.
Conduct predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cyber security initiatives.
Create system images or capture network settings from information technology environments to preserve as evidence.
Develop plans for investigating alleged computer crimes, violations, or suspicious activity.
Technology Skills

Operating system software

  • Apple iOS
  • Apple macOS
  • Bash
  • Microsoft Windows Server
Detailed Work Activities
  • Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities.
  • Write reports or evaluations.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
  • Analyze traffic data.
  • Compile technical information or documentation.
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Enter codes or other information into computers.
  • Establish operational policies.
  • Identify information technology project resource requirements.
  • Maintain computer equipment or software.
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
100

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

Integrity
99

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

Cautiousness

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Reference

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Develop policies or requirements for data collection, processing, or reporting.
Duplicate digital evidence to use for data recovery and analysis procedures.
Identify or develop reverse-engineering tools to improve system capabilities or detect vulnerabilities.
Maintain cyber defense software or hardware to support responses to cyber incidents.
Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, policies or other issuances pertaining to digital forensics or information privacy.
Perform file signature analysis to verify files on storage media or discover potential hidden files.
Perform forensic investigations of operating or file systems.
Perform web service network traffic analysis or waveform analysis to detect anomalies, such as unusual events or trends.
Preserve and maintain digital forensic evidence for analysis.
Recommend cyber defense software or hardware to support responses to cyber incidents.
Recover data or decrypt seized data.
Write and execute scripts to automate tasks, such as parsing large data files.
Write cyber defense recommendations, reports, or white papers using research or experience.
Write reports, sign affidavits, or give depositions for legal proceedings.
Write technical summaries to report findings.

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

  • Platform as a service PaaS
  • Slack

Object or component oriented development software

  • C#
  • Oracle Java
  • Perl
  • R

Network monitoring software

  • AccessData FTK
  • Cisco Systems Cisco NetFlow Collection Engine
  • Snort
  • Wireshark

Development environment software

  • Go
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Microsoft PowerShell
  • Ruby

Transaction security and virus protection software

  • Metasploit
  • Microsoft Defender Antivirus
  • OpenVAS
  • Tenable Nessus

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Microsoft Access
  • ServiceNow
  • Structured query language SQL

Web platform development software

  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • Security assertion markup language SAML

Program testing software

  • Kali Linux
  • MITRE ATT&CK software
  • System testing software

Enterprise application integration software

  • Enterprise application integration EAI software
  • Extensible markup language XML

Office suite software

  • Google Workspace software
  • Microsoft Office software

Internet directory services software

  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Network directory services software

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Geographic information system

  • Geographic information system GIS systems

Filesystem software

  • Computer forensic software

Authentication server software

  • Single sign-on SSO

Configuration management software

  • IBM Terraform

Application server software

  • Kubernetes

Enterprise system management software

  • Splunk Enterprise

Expert system software

  • Ansible software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Management information systems MIS

Network security or virtual private network VPN management software

  • Intrusion detection system IDS

Transaction server software

  • Web server software

Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

  • Firewall software

Graphical user interface development software

  • Graphical user interface GUI design software

Analytical or scientific software

  • Guidance Software EnCase Enterprise

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Storage networking software

  • Amazon Simple Storage Service S3

Switch or router software

  • Border Gateway Protocol BGP
  • Maintain knowledge of laws or regulations.
  • Maintain records, documents, or other files.
  • Monitor the security of digital information.
  • Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
  • Record images needed to address work issues.
  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
  • Translate information for others.
  • Write computer programming code.
  • 96

    A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

    Dependability
    94

    A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

    Intellectual Curiosity
    90

    A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

    Achievement Orientation
    85

    A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

    Perseverance
    85

    A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

    Innovation
    83

    A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

    Stress Tolerance
    83

    A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

    Adaptability
    81

    A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.

    Self-Control
    81

    A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

    Initiative
    79

    A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

    Tolerance for Ambiguity
    79

    A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

    Self-Confidence
    74

    A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

    Cooperation
    63

    A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

    Sincerity
    62

    A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

    Humility
    52

    A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

    Leadership Orientation
    50

    A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

    Empathy
    49

    A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

    Optimism
    48

    A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.

    Social Orientation
    47

    A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

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