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Also called cyber analyst, cyber defense analyst, cyber digital media analyst and cyber forensics analyst.
$116,580
Median pay a year
435,370
People do this work
6
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Examining records or other types
Writing reports or evaluations
Recommending changes
Monitoring digital information security
Compiling technical information
Analyzing traffic data
Analyzing data
Identifying IT project resource needs
Establishing operational policies
Maintaining knowledge of laws
Planning production procedures
Writing computer programming code
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Digital Forensics Analyst
Summary
Digital Forensics Analyst conducting investigations on computer-based crimes, analyzing digital evidence, and preserving computer-related evidence to support law enforcement and cyber security initiatives
Experience
Digital Forensics Analyst
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Analyzed log files and other digital information to identify perpetrators of network intrusions
Conducted predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cyber security initiatives
Created system images and captured network settings from information technology environments to preserve as evidence
Developed plans for investigating alleged computer crimes, violations, or suspicious activity
Maintained cyber defense software and hardware to support responses to cyber incidents
Performed forensic investigations of operating or file systems
Wrote reports, signed affidavits, or gave depositions for legal proceedings
Skills
Core Skills
Examining records or other types, Monitoring digital information security, Writing reports or evaluations, Recommending changes
Checking & Planning
Compiling technical information, Analyzing traffic data, Analyzing data, Identifying IT project resource needs, Establishing operational policies, Maintaining knowledge of laws
Tools and software
Amazon Web Services AWS software, Firewall software, Linux, Microsoft PowerShell, MITRE ATT&CK software, Python
Open to
On site, Remote · Active Active Secret clearance clearance
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Adhered to legal policies for digital mediaAnalyzed log files to identify network intrusionsConducted analyses on security measures for initiativesCreated system images to preserve digital evidenceDeveloped plans for investigating computer crimesMaintained knowledge of digital forensics regulations
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Adhered to legal policies and procedures for handling digital media, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Conducted analyses on security measures for various initiatives, identifying potential vulnerabilities.
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Followed federal and state digital evidence laws to ensure compliance with legal policies and procedures for handling digital media
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Followed federal and state digital evidence lawsEnsured compliance with GDPR and HIPAA standardsImplemented company policies for data handling
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Conducted analyses on security measures for various initiatives, identifying potential vulnerabilities.
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Led to stronger defenses against cyber threatsHelped reduce the risk of data breachesImproved overall security posture of the organization
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The work itself
What a Digital Forensics Analyst does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Digital Forensics Analyst make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$79,370
Median
$116,580
75th percentile
$157,500
About 435,370 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$71,300
$105,960
$125,740
AL
$81,960
$106,330
$130,440
AR
$53,870
$86,940
$111,360
AZ
$74,650
$105,240
$136,990
CA
$87,350
$134,440
$179,730
CO
$100,150
$139,580
$160,520
CT
$88,980
$127,720
$150,440
DC
$123,360
$156,590
$180,480
DE
$103,620
$137,470
$170,170
FL
$72,240
$105,370
$141,060
GA
$79,630
$104,610
$138,180
HI
$99,630
$120,100
$135,680
IA
$77,020
$107,340
$134,850
ID
$79,020
$98,700
$129,630
IL
$65,040
$99,360
$133,070
IN
$53,190
$93,540
$118,340
KS
$79,500
$103,380
$129,770
KY
$60,170
$89,420
$115,210
LA
$52,770
$77,000
$108,110
MA
$76,230
$109,590
$153,900
MD
$114,920
$144,680
$165,730
ME
$84,400
$107,990
$139,180
MI
$74,640
$105,680
$133,250
MN
$78,620
$91,750
$131,580
MO
$70,270
$101,040
$132,860
MS
$61,580
$86,940
$112,920
MT
$63,300
$81,970
$103,380
NC
$71,970
$104,850
$140,920
ND
$55,740
$78,330
$101,450
NE
$64,630
$92,480
$115,920
NH
$68,080
$91,720
$132,970
NJ
$72,370
$108,310
$167,020
NM
$92,560
$127,090
$167,970
NV
$73,250
$100,220
$136,490
NY
$83,790
$116,990
$162,510
OH
$76,360
$109,780
$134,560
OK
$81,970
$102,520
$125,240
OR
$80,260
$97,350
$130,270
PA
$79,490
$107,230
$134,960
PR
$28,300
$60,470
$95,950
RI
$75,360
$102,210
$129,130
SC
$80,120
$112,260
$136,990
SD
$86,940
$105,370
$126,650
TN
$58,030
$76,470
$100,890
TX
$78,100
$111,530
$152,110
UT
$64,110
$97,470
$127,140
VA
$108,160
$139,030
$165,320
VT
$72,640
$111,530
$168,580
WA
$84,540
$128,940
$168,030
WI
$68,300
$88,130
$109,480
WV
$66,850
$107,140
$149,730
WY
$77,000
$94,520
$122,930
Other names
Other names for this job
cyber analyst, cyber defense analyst, cyber digital media analyst, cyber forensics analyst, cyber intelligence analyst, cyber threat analyst, cyber threat intelligence analyst, cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity incident response analyst, digital analyst, digital computer analyst, digital cyber analyst.
More names for this work
digital forensic analyst, digital media analyst, incident response analyst, information technology analyst, information technology security analyst, insider threat analyst, it analyst, it security analyst, law enforcement counterintelligence forensics analyst, legal digital analyst, malware analyst, operations analyst, security analyst, threat analyst, threat intelligence analyst, cyber, cyber digital forensics, cyber threat hunter, cybersecurity engineer, cybersecurity specialist, digital forensic examiner, digital investigator, incident responder, offensive security engineer, threat researcher.
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