Technology15-1299.06Specialization

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.

$104,920
Median Pay
4-6 years
Training
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AI Resilience Score

Score 4/6: low AI task exposure means AI will assist but humans remain essential (estimated from legacy data)

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How we calculated this:

AI Exposure
Low+2

22% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Stable+1

0% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 15/25

Total Score4/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

4-6 years

Based on Job Zone 4. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Digital forensics tools (EnCase, FTK)Linux/BashPythonNetwork analysis tools (Wireshark)Windows/macOS forensicsSQLDisk imaging tools

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Compensation Details

$49,690
10th Percentile
$104,920
Median
$174,300
90th Percentile

Based on 437,170 employed workers

Also Known As

Cyber AnalystCyber Digital ForensicsCyber Digital Media AnalystCyber Forensics AnalystCyber Threat AnalystCyber Threat HunterCyber Threat Intelligence AnalystCybersecurity Analyst (Cyber)Cybersecurity Engineer (Cyber)Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst (Cyber)

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 15-1299.06