Forensic Expert Skills

Question

What skills are necessary to become a Forensic Expert?

Answer 1

Employers hiring Forensic Experts generally look for these skills:

• Network skills, including TCP/IP-based network communications (much of modern forensics involves reading network traces)
• Operating Systems (Windows, UNIX and Linux)
• C, C++, C#, Java, python and similar languages 
• Knowledge of Computer hardware and software systems
• Knowledge of Backup and archiving technologies
• Understanding of Cryptography principles
• eDiscovery tools (NUIX, Relativity, Clearwell, etc.)
• Forensic software applications (e.g. EnCase, FTK, Helix, Cellebrite, XRY, etc.)
• Data processing skills in electronic disclosure environments
• Evidence handling procedures and ACPO guidelines
• Cloud computing

Answer 2

Hey Karan, skills required to become a Forensic Expert are as follows:

1. Technical Aptitude

2. Attention to details

3. Law and Criminal Investigation understanding

4. Good Communication skills

5. Understanding of CyberSecurity fundamentals

6. Analytical and logical reasoning skills

Answer 3

Hi,

Here are some of the skills necessary to become a Forensic Expert are as follows:

• Legal Process

• Processing Crime Scenes

• Laboratory Equipment

• Critical Thinking

• Communication.