A digital forensic technician finds and studies digital evidence from computers and phones to help support investigations and solve crimes.
Digital forensic technicians help keep people and organisations safe. They look for clues on computers, mobile phones and online systems to help solve crimes or understand what went wrong after a cyber-attack.
Their work can support police investigations, protect businesses from hackers and help courts make fair decisions. By carefully handling digital evidence, they help make sure the truth is found and that evidence can be trusted.
With experience, you could become a senior digital forensic analyst or move into cyber security roles. Some people specialise in mobile devices or online investigations. Others move into training, management or work as expert witnesses in court. There are also opportunities to work in policing, private companies or government organisations.
There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.
But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:
Options available after GCSEs:
More options available after that:
Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.
You might be working on a criminal investigation one day and helping a company recover from a cyber-attack the next. You get to use advanced tools to uncover hidden information and solve real-world problems. Your work can have a big impact, helping to protect people, money and important systems.
You might also see this role listed under different job titles, including:
Digital forensic analyst
Digital forensics investigator
Cyber forensic technician
Computer forensic analyst
