Internet And Computer Security

Computer forensics is still such a new field, that if you are a coding geek and can create applications for computer forensics, you will be much in demand in the future and most likely able to achieve a level of financial security that most people only dream about.

On the other hand, if you are more of a “user” than a “creator”, there are many software programs already out there can make your job as a computer forensics specialist or investigator that much easier.

Here is just one such program and what it does:

• X-Ways Forensics is the forensic side of WinHex and is part of a workflow model whereby all involved with an investigation can share data and collaborate. X-Ways Investigator is the sister-program that makes this possible, greatly reducing time and information loss and the logistics of information sharing.

X-Ways Forensics is able to: (more…)

Many people associate computer forensics with criminal investigations. However, it can have applications far beyond just law enforcement. Professionals in this field may work for corporations, other governmental agencies, or be self-employed as a consultant. They can recover data in the event of a hardware or software failure. They may also analyze computer systems after unauthorized intrusion to a system. By utilizing forensic computer skills, they can determine how an attacker gained access and what action was performed or information was obtained.

Experts in the forensic study of computers may also be used to gather evidence against an employee a company or organization suspects is engaging in authorized activities on its computer network. Their findings may be used as a basis for termination of the employee. Files thought to be deleted can often be retrieved through forensic methods.

Computer forensics professionals may also conduct tests on corporate and government networks. These tests can be used for the purpose of detecting system vulnerabilities, debugging, performance optimization, or reverse engineering. Professionals in this field can also detect and close computer system security holes. They may also specialize in sub branches forensic computer studies in fields such as databases, firewalls, networks, and mobile devices. (more…)

A computer forensics specialist is a person who is an expert in recovering lost technological data without disrupting or tampering with the device. It takes a whole lot of skills and patience to get back deleted or corrupted data from hard drives, cell phones, and computers and so on. What a specialist does is put his knowledge to work and apply his skills into revering what is necessary to help the police department in solving cyber crimes and such. If you’ve always found such work to be exciting or appealing, then here’s a simple guide on how to become a computer forensics specialist.

First, get an education. You would need to obtain you degree in computer forensics and work your way on from there. You could also just get a degree in accounting or computer science and learn your hands on skills through working in the field and picking up tips along the way. If you want, once you’ve gotten your degree, you could obtain a certificate in computer forensics to increase the chances of job opportunity.

Next, once you step into the working world, don’t go for the big things straight away but start small and gain all the experience you can. Seek jobs at law enforcement sectors such as police departments and those alike as they’ve got a huge computer database that require your specialty to keep it well organized. Once you think you’re ready to venture out for bigger things, look up your national computer forensics industry and start your career there. With enough confidence, you could start your own company and provide service to the government to help solve cyber crimes and so on. (more…)