Forensic detectives retrieve and analyze data from hard drives, networks and wireless devices such as smartphones to investigate cases involving theft, security breaches, fraud and sexual harassment for law enforcement agencies and private firms.
There's a victim in every crime, even online crime, and if you're interested in helping people who've been victimized then Digital Forensics is the program for you.
Common jobs with a BS degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics include digital forensic examiner, digital forensics analyst, computer forensics analyst, information risk consultant - digital forensics, information security analyst, cyber security forensic specialist, cybercrime forensics analyst, computer forensic, consultant (forensics/cyber security), chief security officer, or chief information security officer. Continued education can lead to jobs as cybersecurity manager, chief security officer or chief information officer.