Not aware of UoP having a CF program…
On the website, Forensic Focus, there is a listing on the top of the page for computer forensic programs however
http//www.forensicfocus.com/computer-forensics-education-north-america
Kydunse, I am equally not a programmer but have been working in CF for 5 years now. I started with a Bachelor's degree, mine was called Bachelor of Information Technology but as agbarnet said different universities name their courses differently. Mine had the choice of different majors from which I chose 'Data Communications' (Networking) in order to do as little programming as possible.
My path from there was to work in IT helpdesk support for about 3.5 years which gave me a very good technical grounding before moving in to Forensics.
So, fair enough I am not necessarily capable of writing my own CF software tools but I don't think that affects my abilities as an analyst. As long as you are a good problem solver and critical thinker it doesn't have to be about maths and strict computer logic.
Well apparently there is some concern about University of Phoenix
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"The GAO's report sent shockwaves through the for-profit higher education sector, as it alleged recruiters at the schools–including campuses at University of Phoenix, Washington Post Co.'s (WPO) Kaplan Higher Education unit, Education Management Corp.'s (EDMC) Argosy University and Corinthian Colleges Inc.'s (COCO) Everest College–provided misleading data or even encouraged fraudulent activity in order to boost enrollment figures. "
Ok so I found a university in my state (missouri) that actually offers a computer forensics program. Southern Missouri University offers a Bachelors in Computer Forensics; located in Joplin, Missouri.
So the idea is to get my AAP Computer Networking, Certificate in Network Administration, and then go there and get my Bachelors in Computer Forensics.
Seems decent and alot to list on a resume to make me look good.
Any thoughts?
Is this the
Ehuber, yes this is the program.
You should take a look at my most recent blog
Yes actually I read that after your comment when I saw it there. I take it by your referencing it that you believe this to be one of those programs you speak of. I just am so dang wary about online schools though. Not only do I feel I won't get the education I pay for, but I also feel I won't have very good study habits and therefore not be very successful in them. I am currently facing that problem taking 2 online courses at the moment. There seems to be very little structure to them which drives me wild.
Onto of that, and offtopic (or perfectly on i guess), I am still not sure if computer forensics is what i am interested in. I love computers and I love the idea of what the law enforcement side of the profession does, but I can't find any website that really talk about what you do on a daily basis.
How am I supposed to know if I'll like it if I can't trully fully grasp what one goes into work and does all day. I don't mean 'I go to work and look at kiddie porn for 8 hours then testify in court and call it a day'. I mean litterally what do you do. Is it like just running programs and tools? programming? looking at code? What is it.
You might consider reaching out to some law enforcement agencies in your area to speak with the officers involved in digital forensics to get a feel for that they do.
You need to review this thread also.
I'd strongly recommend against spending a lot of time and money learning digital forensics unless this is something you are passionate about.
Good lord that thread was depressing. I think that thread alone may have steered me away from computer forensics and just getting my degree in a more broad subject.
I'm 26 now and I don't want to start in my black and white driving around handing out speeding tickets till I'm 35 just to have a chance at sitting infront of a computer.
Helpful in its own way I suppose.