Computer Forensics, an Ultimate Solution to Cyber Crime

By Julia Mat  |   Submitted On March 22, 2016

  

The use of digital technology is extremely increasing day in and day out and so is the cyber crime. Current statistics say that every 1 in 5 members is a victim of cyber crime. Well here in this post, I won't be only speaking of the problem but even guide you with an optimum solution. What is computer forensics? Any idea? It is a branch of computer science that investigates your systems in order to collect as well as analyze the data for solving a cyber crime. Besides, it might even interest you to know that computer forensics has played a vital role in several law enforcement agencies, defense forces, commercial as well as industrial corporations, educational institutions, etc.

Now those who are conducting such research are no common man, they are professionals or investigators who have specialized in conducting the investigation effectively as well as efficiently. They spend their entire day in stress in their digital lab working on computers as it involves several legal procedures. Apart from this, one can discover several uses of this process ranging from checking out the system of a defendant especially when it comes to child pornography or if any files have been erased / altered to hard drive failures if someone has breached your system security and so on.

Further speaking about the career requirements of your professional: He must carry a basic Bachelor's degree, be it in the field of criminal justice, computer science, forensics or any other. Other than professional certification, he needs to have an authentic license for conducting such serious procedures. His minimum skills should range from properly interviewing to investigating, effective communication, problem-solver, patience, ability to perform up to the mark, laws related knowledge and investigate accordingly and the list goes on.

So if you decide upon choosing a professional computer forensics investigator, I am sure you will find an ample amount of professionals around, but here are a few quick tips to consider before choosing one:

Step 1: Research around, hunt for some of the best professionals in town, go through local directories, search in web, ask your friends and relatives for recommendations if they have hired some investigating professional before.

Step 2: After shortlisting a few professionals, interview them! Know how would the conduct the entire process and in what time they can offer results. Keep asking questions unless and until you do not figure our satisfying answers.

Step 3: Your gut feeling is always right! Remember that! If you think he is the one who can end all your digital problems, then do not hesitate in choosing him.

So that's all for now! Keep an eye on this space, for more information and updates on computer forensics and investigations.

Julia Mat is a knowledgeable writer who discovers amazing satisfaction in writing about newest technologies in the network security. However, her information majorly concentrate on bring out the creativeness for Workplace Investigation.

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