State of DFIR Survey 2026 · Open until 30 November
The State of DFIR Survey
Caseloads, AI, tools and careers, from practitioners across the field. 8 minutes, anonymous, and everyone who takes part gets early access to the report.
Research
Forensic Focus's own studies of the digital forensics and incident response profession: how practitioners work, what the job asks of them and where the field is heading.
Studies and surveys
International Well-Being Study · N = 179 · June 2026
2026 Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study
How the work affects the people who do it: workload, exposure to distressing material, support and the intention to leave. Study by Paul Gullon-Scott.
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Briefings: for managers and employers · for the media
If this affects you, support is on the well-being page, or call Samaritans free on 116 123 (UK, 24/7).
Data from the jobs we track
Jobs- Salary Explorer
What DFIR roles pay, from the job ads we track
- Skills in Demand
The skills and certifications employers ask for
- Tool Release Tracker
The latest releases of open-source and free DFIR tools
