Hi All,
I am sorry if this appears redundant, but I'm trying to determine what skills, qualifications and educational background companies are looking for when hiring someone for Computer Forensics. I'm a recent DeVry University graduate with a BS in Technical Management with a concentration in Computer Forensics. At the moment, I am seeking work and looking at masters programs. I'm finding that masters programs in Computer Forensics are very rare. Keller Graduate School of Management is the first school I've met with and I would appreciate feedback about their program to determine if it would be worth my time, money and effort. They offer a Master of Information Systems Management with a concentration in Information Security. I have a list of specific courses if that would help.
Thank you again. I appreciate all of the help you all have offered me.
Mariesa Limmer
Mariesa,
Have you looked into the Champlain College Masters program? I believe it is Digital Investigation Management. Something along that line.
Libby
Thank you tibbs. This is one of the colleges I am taking a look at. As far as I'm understanding it also has a focus on management, which meshes well with my BS. I'm trying to determine from the standpoint of a person hiring for the position what they want to see. )
Thank you again,
Mariesa Limmer
Dear Mariesa,
The MSc in Computer Security & Forensics offered jointly by 7safe and The University of Bedfordshire is an Industry focused and hands-on series of courses that will provide you with the basic skills and understanding to be become competent in the computer forensics and security arena. The courses are designed around the use of popular security and forensic tools to carry out exercises that have been developed in the context of real life scenarios.
Successful completion of the course will earn you 180 credits needed for your MSc. You will also earn you the following 7Safe professional certifications CSTA, CSTP, CWSA, CFIP, CMI, CSIS and CIIP.
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Thank you tibbs. This is one of the colleges I am taking a look at. As far as I'm understanding it also has a focus on management, which meshes well with my BS. I'm trying to determine from the standpoint of a person hiring for the position what they want to see. )
Thank you again,
Mariesa Limmer
You should also consider having a conversation with the folks at the
They have a couple interesting hooks that would make the program good to look at such as instructors like
If you are interested in getting an education in something a bit broader, NYU Poly has an excellent
(Full disclosure on this next suggestion, I'm in league with SANS so consider the source.)
The
As far as what a hiring manger is going to want to see, it depends on the type of job you are applying for in the digital forensics world. The more digital forensics you can do on Day 1 of employment the better. You also are going to want to make sure you have a good working knowledge of network technology. Communication skills are likely going to be critical in any role you are interested in.