Digital Forensics
Careers and Earning Potential
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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.
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Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Gather, analyze, compile and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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State of Michigan
- Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
- Michigan State Police (MSP)
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
- Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)