How do they match: Digital Forensics Analysts

  • Digital Computer Analyst
  • Information Technology Analyst
  • Information Technology Security Analyst

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Maintain cyber defense software or hardware to support responses to cyber incidents.
  • Recommend cyber defense software or hardware to support responses to cyber incidents.

  • Enter codes or other information into computers.
  • Identify information technology project resource requirements.
  • Maintain computer equipment or software.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Write computer programming code.