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onintks Just Arrived
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:19 am Post subject: Forensic Computing Degree |
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Hi i am thinking of doing a uni degree next year and have been offered a position in the forensics computing side, currently I'm doing software engineering and just wondering what jobs, money and career prospects there is within computer forensics.
Thank you
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virtue Just Arrived
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:40 am Post subject: |
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I'm no expert on it... yet...
But I'm taking computer forensics right now. I love it.
You would be working with encase and FTK (forensics toolkit software).
Also on an interesting side note, linux can effectivly be used to forensicly acquire data.
Jobs
Alot of jobs are contracted to Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement. It is a wide spectrum.
Money.
No clue, but it is a very very specialized field. Low quantity, high demand is my theory.
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The_Real_Gandalf Trusted SF Member
Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 0 Location: Athens,Greece
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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market rules apply also here...
You will be able to find a job depending on your skills. Digital forensics is a job which demands true dedication and thorough actions , as to establish a solid case.
Just a hint here... Forensics is associated to the whole vast area of IT , but also to physical security and human psychology. Search for "witnesses courses" and several books on physical security which i take is quite uknown to you.
be ready to spend a lot of time and reading , than playing in reality with forensic tools.
FTK and EnCASE are the "officialy recognized" as tools for this area, but this does not limit down , usage of other methods as long as they are upholdong integrity of the evidence, guaranteed and accurate results and of course a very good and simple report-outcome.
Hexadecimal tools are also handy.
To my knowledge , try to find a slackware live-cd version of Linux (e.g. Debian is one) and use it , as to learn. It usually has sleuthkit and dd command tools which will help you along the course.
Gandalf
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virtue Just Arrived
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I had a computer forensics investigator visit my school.
He said precisely said what you just said.
"FTK and EnCASE are the "officialy recognized" as tools for this area, but this does not limit down , usage of other methods as long as they are upholdong integrity of the evidence, guaranteed and accurate results and of course a very good and simple report-outcome."
He was discussing different ways he had to hack if you will, things like aim, and internet explorer .dat files.
Yeah, I like what you said too about pretty much having to profile your suspect and use creative methods to nail him or exonerate him.
Gandalf is this your profession?
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RoboGeek SF Mod
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:01 am Post subject: |
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Investigators pretty much work with a standard pricing - its a 10 hr retainer at $350/hr to start. Some go lower for the additional hours if needed and there are expense accounts, court time, travel, etc. We do additional time at $250/hr and court time at $120, including idle time
Forensics and data recovery are my profession - along with teaching little old ladies how to get their emails.. lol
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The_Real_Gandalf Trusted SF Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Gandalf is this your profession? |
Yes... although , i have not yet run into a public case.
In addition to the above i am working in the Physical IT area for a Sec company.(not safety).
Demanding area ans as said before....very "specialized".
RoboGeek , have you ever worked outside of US borders? like in E.U.?
Gandalf
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virtue Just Arrived
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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RoboGeek wrote: |
Forensics and data recovery are my profession - along with teaching little old ladies how to get their emails.. lol |
Haha nice. I like that.
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Tobywuk Just Arrived
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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I’m a computer forensics student. It’s basically about digging through a computer system to find evidence of criminal activity then presenting findings in court but doing it to set standards so evidence holds up. Obviously to find out who and what was done you also need to be taught how to do it.
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The_Real_Gandalf Trusted SF Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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it is not just computers today...
It is also about storage media, sim cards in mobile phones, usb sticks, flash drives and so on.
In addition to the above you need to have a certain witness course.
It is a science that you need to stay updated , along with IT progress in general, day-to-day.
Gandalf
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