My life as Cyber Forensic Investigator and what Certifications you should

[@UnixGuy]

This is an updated version of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bOq5R_Zbp5eqM

[@shafialanower3820]

Great video..I always see a lot of soc analyst videos and what they do but definitely was interested by the digital forensic investigators.

[@UnixGuy]

awesome! glad it gave you an overview of what happens in digital forensics

[@mikel6787]

THIS, sounds exactly what I want to do. I'm 51yrs old working in the hospitals for 26+yrs. I need a career change! Perhaps do a video on a Path for Career Changers? Specifically one that leads to a career in Forensic. I am coming from years in the operating room. I do have a little bit of DIY knowledge on computers. For example, when my wife complains the computer is slow or the printer isn't printing or where did all my emails go to??, etc. lol. Love your channel.

[@UnixGuy]

Hey mate, it’s definitely possible but it’s going to take a lot of work/training/ and networking with the right people. This video explains the process of career transition to cyber in general: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYHQh6OehNaGfbs once you understand the process, then you pretty much need to do the certs I mentioned here

[@jerzi_gurl]

Me too. I'm glad I'm not alone

[@jessicajavaherian3992]

Thank you for sharing the story about your colleague working with law enforcement. I am getting my Master's in Digital Forensics and have been considering the law enforcement side. I've always wondered about the proxy trauma. That story is a real eye opener.

[@UnixGuy]

it is definitely something to keep in mind and one of those things that its hard to know how you gonna hande unless you’re in it. There is a plethora of support available within law enforcement good luck

[@UnrulyAR]

I switched majors from nursing to Cyber Security solely for digital forensics. I have 9 classes left until I get my bachelors but I know just having the degree may not be enough. I wanted to get certified but didn’t know what exactly and this video helped. However, I’m very much a Kinesthetic learner. I’m in the military and my job has nothing to do with IT/Cybersecurity. I even tried switching my job but have been denied multiple times. Any advice on how I can be hands on with this field? Maybe some modules or labs?

[@UnixGuy]

that’s a tough situation to be in, but doing the certifications I recommended in this video, they all have lab component so you get to practice.

[@vz7742]

Google CCD or CyberDefendersCertified,one of the best practical certs right now. Better then BTL1.

[@scottspa74]

​@@vz7742cyberdefenders was the name I made up for for a made up organization I had to represent during an internship lol.

[@DallasFort1857]

What school?

[@Vignesh-im6zw]

Great I am 16 living in india From my childhood I felt in love with solving problems and Sherlock Holmes and other criminal fictions where my interest Now recently I chose to become a cyber crime investigator Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@UnixGuy]

Good luck with your journey Vignesh

[@Vignesh-im6zw]

@@UnixGuy Thanks

[@aishwaryanr4072]

How does your career path look like? I mean courses?

[@sibtainhaider2411]

I love detective work but sadly most branches of law enforcement are really physically demanding. Its a great news to know that there are spaces open on the cyberspace for such opportunities.

[@UnixGuy]

so many cyber opportunities available within Law Enforcement!

[@sibtainhaider2411]

@@UnixGuy also, is anonymous vigilante hacker also a real thing?

[@UnixGuy]

@@sibtainhaider2411 yes, google it and have a read

[@IffyEdem]

I love that part; I’m a CS student but I want to go swat and potentially fugitive arrests and investigations

[@jryde421]

Mentally demanding

Very interesting stories, you should definitely do a series on these, haha. By the way, do you recommend the CCD cert for getting into digital forensics, or is there a better option? I think the SANS certifications are a bit too much for though :/

[@UnixGuy]

Here are my recommentaions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bOq5R_Zbp5eqM

[@xAfflict]

Hey, so you said getting a Digital Forensics degree is the popular thing to do, but what about Cybersecurity degrees? Is it normal or common to work as Cyber Forensic Investigator with that degree? I'm asking because I'm interested in Cybersecurity in general, but the investigative and forensic side of it sounds really interesting. Should I go for a Digital Forensics degree instead? Or is it fine to keep going with my Cybersecurity degree? If it is fine to keep going, do you think getting a minor in Digital Forensics would help much? Also, is any kind of police training required? I don't want to have to be trained with a gun and get that dirty. I want to stick to pure investigation in environments that are generally safe.

[@UnixGuy]

Hey mate, those are all good questions! I think it’s best to do a degree in cyber security, this way if you have more options for employment and you’re not just limited to digital forensics! You can always do forensics certifications and train in that. There is no specialist training for police, police training is only available for the police force. You don’t have to work in the police, in fact there are more civilian forensic jobs than law enforcement. I recommend you learn more abour degrees vs certifications (in general), watch this video it’ll explain it all to you, its applicable to forensics as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGWYY3aPh86dfNE

[@nonhabemuspapam]

I'm going to prepare for my CompTIA A+ because my friend's boss said he would give me a job with his company if I pass it, and this friend, through his boss, works with software for law enforcement... I would love to go into forensics, the question is, can I learn all that at 44 yo. and not being a computer guy up to now?! All I can do is try I guess. I enjoy your channel, very resourceful.

[@UnixGuy]

hey mate, go for it if you’re friend is offering you job! I know it seems like a long journey, but the time will pass anyway, you have at least 20+ yrs ahead of you in your career if not more, why not give it your all and enjoy the journey anyway :)

[@nonhabemuspapam]

@@UnixGuy I will. I'll keep you informed in a couple of months... =)

[@UnixGuy]

@@nonhabemuspapam good luck my friend! excited to hear about your journey in a few months time :)

[@viq234]

You can do it mate. I'm 35 myself, I'll be 36 when I start applying for Jobs. Technology changes so much that you essentially can catch up. Being older you can leverage your interpersonal skills to progress. Im using anki to help memorise the comptia sec + material.

[@kdamacc]

@@viq234 what is anki as you mentioned ?

[@meep4987]

I'm currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering with a specialization of Cybersecurity. I'm not yet doing my specialized classes but our cybersec program is partnered with Cisco. My senior friends are now SOC Analysts fresh out of university. Will my degree and specialization be enough for me to bag a cyber forensic investigator job as a fresh graduate? They say that the work for SOC Analysts is different from Forensics, so I was wondering whether or not I need to take extra classes/certifications to be qualified for an entry-level position. I hope you can reply to this one. Thanks!

[@UnixGuy]

Hi mate, yes your degree should prepare you but it’s not a guarantee, forensic is a niche specialisation so there are less forensic roles than soc analysts roles for example. If you can do the certs I described in this video they will help a lot. Also check this video out to help you understand what goes into getting a job: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jCo6ifqKmIjsU

[@methuameraschannel1843]

Hi, I'm currently studying (Bsc) in the field of Cyber Security. I want to become a digital forensics analyst! Most of my lecturers say to go abroad and study more about this subject because in my country it's not much of a popular area of study. The thing is, is it true that you need citizenship to work as a digital forensic analyst, in the UK? Even internship and so on?

[@UnixGuy]

Hey mate, I’m not too sure about UK but in general u need citizenship to work in government and policing. You can always do an online masters from the UK in your own country

[@methuameraschannel1843]

@@UnixGuy Thanks for your reply! How to get into a digital forensics job as an international person? Other than government and policing there are companies who offer forensic analysts right? What about that, does it too need citizenship?

[@UnixGuy]

@@methuameraschannel1843 I think best would be to try to get experience in your home country, this will enable you to get jobs internationally easier if you have some experience under your belt. Most other companies would also need citizenship but I’m not too sure about UK, in Australia they certainly do

[@methuameraschannel1843]

@@UnixGuy Noted! Thank you very much! Much appreciated for your valuable suggestions! All the best and Good luck with your future endeavours!

[@UnixGuy]

@@methuameraschannel1843 thanks mate, good luck to you too

[@butterflowers81880]

Hello, would you recommend a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, or a Bachelor's in Digital Forensics? Do both work? And does the Cybersecurity Bachelor's degree allow me to swap to a security analyst if the job of a digital forensics is too difficult (in the example of your friend, it was pretty tough to imagine).

[@UnixGuy]

a bachelor of cyber security is a safer bet as it’s more general. Follow this roadmap if you want become a security analyst and forensic investigator: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOtmpZuq6iimqc

[@Sempiternal773]

I’m graduating in about a month with a bachelors in Informational Systems & Security. But I’m pretty interested in this field and I honestly have no idea what my first step out the gate should be. Any advice?

[@UnixGuy]

Best thing to do is follow the plan here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jCo6ifqKmIjsU

[@unknownad_official]

im a law student and a programer at the same time ...can i get this job?

[@UnixGuy]

it helps but you still need to build your skills. Follow this roadmap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOtmpZuq6iimqc

[@frederickzoreta6617]

IMHO Cyber Security & Digital Forensics is 1 of the very few fiends wherein law enforcement & even military / intelligence agencies would almost beg for applicants. Well, here in 🇨🇦 that’s the case though

[@UnixGuy]

💯

[@sayaksamanta9316]

I have worked for a year in an organisation as Siem administration and kind of got in it without being briefed as what it was. I understand that there role is to make sure the raw events gets captured by the solutions implemented by security team. I want to switch into a more in depth role of cybersecurity. I am not a big fan of coding. I am thinking to get into SOC, can you suggest if i should get more experience in Siem or right away prepare for soc? Any other suggestions will be very helpful.

[@UnixGuy]

Experience in SIEM will be a big massive help in getting a SOC analyst role! Do some Splunk certs and also consider doing CompTIA CySA+ , that should give you a good background. I have a video about becoming a SOC Analyst that I filmed and I’m editing it at the moment, It’ll be published next week so stay tuned :)

[@sayaksamanta9316]

@@UnixGuy Thank you ....looking forward to the video.

[@DeterminedDee85]

I listened to half the video and all I kept thinking was, “You found out everything about her because she was under the network of the organization so you could trace her logs of what she did during the test easily.” And when you determined her device after running the report of what she didn’t during the timeline of the test most likely she definitely cheated and thought she would never get caught. Just like hackers if they can hack into the network of a company it’s very easy to get the days that they want to retrieve.

[@UnixGuy]

I was able to trace that she logged in to the learning software because I reviewed the learning software logs :) good observation!

[@raddish8147]

How is the opportunities of the job I'm considering of learning it but I'm worried about the job opportunity

[@UnixGuy]

quite good for general cyber roles, start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jCo6ifqKmIjsU

[@meghaissack7802]

I love this special field,hope I can build a career in the same. Sir I already enrolled into a post diploma program, however I want to know what all hands-on, certifications and licenses do I need?

[@UnixGuy]

do the ones in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bOq5R_Zbp5eqM

[@hammadmasood9339]

First of all thanks fir this information.... i have a question that... as i have so much interest in cyber security... and want to pursue this in future.. so right know im taking admission in bachelors and the university where i'm going to take admission they offer bachelors in Computer Science and in Information technology... so please tell me which will be the best for me .. as i want to pursue my career in Cyber Security...

[@UnixGuy]

If you want to work in cyber security then a bachelor in cyber security would suit you better. The next best thing is a bachelor in computer science. I talked about this in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6SQkKuHfcaMd8U

[@mateuszkacperski1211]

16th of September is a starting date of my journey to Cybersecurity I will start with Google Cybersecurity Professionals Certification 😊 I put all my chances in your channel I will keep you updated 😊

[@UnixGuy]

Start learning, the journey is long but its doable.

[@mateuszkacperski1211]

@@UnixGuythank you

[@biblereading4380]

Elland road capital is a fraud please catch them and punish them . They are robbing money

[@UnixGuy]

Will leave this to law enforcement

[@No-ew5dw]

you should do a little investigation on a man by the name of Devon Turner aka Punchmade Dev he litterally makes videos on how he uses msr softwares and card scanners to write blank credit cards and clone stolen information onto them that should be illegal in my opinion and i don't know he is no caught for credit card fraud.

[@UnixGuy]

Not my area of interest but I’ll check it out, thanks :)

[@fatosirrelevantes]

I went to college for criminology, would it be possible to start in cyber forensic straight up ?

[@UnixGuy]

it’s possible but chances are you will need further training, follow this roadmap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bOq5R_Zbp5eqM

[@pratinavtiwari2702]

do we need Data structures and Algorithms for this field??

[@UnixGuy]

no not really :)

[@MidnightVentures]

So I'm in the University of Arizona' Cyber Operations four year BAS. I think I'm going to choose an emphasis in forensics rather than the engineering route, though i hear engineering is where the money is at. But I have no desire to be a developer. I just want to solve cold cases and puzzels lol But at the end of my degree i won't be a Cyber Forensics Investigator. Just a guy with a four year degree in Cyber Security with an emphasis on forensics. Any advice in the meantime for me for the forensics side? Do i need to learn extensive coding?

[@UnixGuy]

yeah I would avoid ‘engineering’ if I were you

[@MidnightVentures]

​​@@UnixGuyNot sure if that was sarcasm, but.. thanks. I just found your channel and subscribed, btw.

[@UnixGuy]

@@MidnightVentures not sarcasm at all! I don’t believe engineering is where the money’s at, and if you’re interested in forensics then I see no reason why you should do enginerring

[@MidnightVentures]

​​​​@@UnixGuy Gotcha. I'm a writer by nature, but I love detective work. I'm a 46 year old who grew up to the original Unsolved Mysteries. I'm a puzzle solver. I completely agree with ya. I look forward to more videos throughout my college tenure!

[@UnixGuy]

@@MidnightVentures Your life experience is very valuable and will come in handy on the job! enjoy your course, fun times ahead :) I love unsolved mysteries!

[@patrickchan2503]

I don't think forensics is for me, sounds gruesome >.

[@UnixGuy]

try general cyber: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKuTg39qjdqYY6Msi=UQQ8-8MBVjHn0RWg

[@elianas7066]

Is there a discord or other place where investigators can converse and discuss the in and outs of the job?

[@UnixGuy]

Not that I know of! But if there is enough demand maybe we can create something for this channel :)

[@jsrgamer1036]

im currently in. college for cyber security finishing my first semester very interesting might get into this when i graduate thank you for this video! i heard forensics is super difficult i want to know how difficult it can be?

[@UnixGuy]

similar difficulty level as other specialties :)

[@Ricocase]

How is international demand for cpent or chfi?

[@UnixGuy]

those are not the certs that I recommend, not good

[@sibtainhaider2411]

Please make a video on how to develop a learning habit with a hectic schedule especially as Cyber security student.

[@UnixGuy]

sure thing! I have this advice video for students: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4vMaoJ6ftp3b80

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective on this career. I am completing my MSc in Forensic Accounting degree and building my next career. I am looking into DFIR which I had found out about a week ago, or any similar investigator careers like the one you are explaining especially involving data and technology because I am interested. And I greatly enjoy taboo and/or sensitive/tense things and working in those environments (I had worked in a hospital after surgeries, and also a military Veteran). Date Stamp: 12oct22

[@UnixGuy]

that’s awesome! do you plan on doing a certification soon?

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

@@UnixGuy I didn't receive a notification for your reply until now. Yes, I applied for SANS but I wasn't accepted. I am brand new to Cybersecurity so I will continue studying to learn more than I'll try again. 12dec22

[@UnixGuy]

@@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357 I keep applying every year, took them 4 years to give me a Work Study plan, so hang in there! Meanwhile use free resources and other cheaper certs to get there You got this!

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

@@UnixGuy Thank you for your encouraging words and suggestion.

[@UnixGuy]

@@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357 no worries at all :)

[@gracieharts]

I really want to work in digital forensics. I have a bachelors degree in Management Informations Systems. Basically CIS or IT. Do I have to go get a degree in digital forensics or can I get a bunch of certifications and training to find a job in this area?

[@UnixGuy]

Hi Gracie, since you already have a degree you don’t need another degree, you can do a masters degree (optional) as a means to learn the subjects but certifications are definitly enough and cheaper! Watch my video about how to get SANS certs cheaper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIKmlKlora6bb80 and then watch this video that will explain to you the whole certs vs degree: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYHQh6OehNaGfbs

[@gracieharts]

@@UnixGuy Thank you so much for replying so fast! I’m definitely going to look at your videos and certifications.

[@UnixGuy]

@@gracieharts no worries at all, happy to help! It took me few years to go my foot in the door but it was definitely worth it

[@Puneet356]

What is difference between Certified Ethical Hacker or Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

[@UnixGuy]

no similarities

[@jameshusentoff2953]

I am currently a CPA and watch to switch to cyber security

[@UnixGuy]

This video is a great start for anyone wanting to swtich to cyber: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYHQh6OehNaGfbs I have a video coming up about Cyber Audit, which might be up your alley, I’ll publish it in 10 days or so , so stay tuned!

[@shafialanower3820]

Also, what are your thoughts in web security? Is there a career in that type of field. I don’t see it often as soc analyst or other security roles. Thank you!

[@UnixGuy]

web security is just a small part of cyber security and something you deal with as a security analyst, it’s not a specialisation on its own. Although there is a specialty called ‘Application security’ or AppSec, that’s more to do with securing application - I’ll make a future video about that so stay tuned.

[@viq234]

@@UnixGuy I'm just starting to learn appsec. Its pretty good as a complimentary when learning software development or Web development. Wehackpurple I think is the most prominent appsec community.

[@UnixGuy]

@@viq234 Indeed, I met wehackpurple years ago in a conference, she is legit

[@shoniwebbunothatgirl72]

hello, i am currently studying for a BSIT degree at WGU. i’m curious where would my next steps be after obtaining my degree to step in the direction of being a forensic analyst?

[@UnixGuy]

follow this roadmap: Become a Cyber Forensic Investigator (Beginners Roadmap 2024) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bOq5R_Zbp5eqM

[@pratinavtiwari2702]

Sir, do we need coding for this job?

[@UnixGuy]

no not really

[@mr.b6153]

Can you become a Cyber Forensic Investigator with an IT degree & an undergraduate certificate in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics?

[@UnixGuy]

yes

[@revinraj100]

Hi sir, do you have vacancies at your place? I was working as a digital forensic analyst and investigator for the ps 4 years before I join the cyber security. For this 2 years I am a cybersecurity engineer. I’ve been seeking for opportunities related to this but I have not got any. But I haven’t give up.. I’ve been following up on your videos. I always wonder when I would start back my skills like this.. I am a Malaysian, currently doing my masters.. I did CHFI but it’s expired.. I am determined to learn and explore new things. Will you guide me where to go?

[@UnixGuy]

Not at the moment sorry

[@revinraj100]

@@UnixGuy how do I check if there vacancies ?

[@UnixGuy]

@@revinraj100 go to LinkedIn and search for jobs, thats the easiest way

[@gitcotech]

Thanks a lot for the wonderful content you post for this channel. I did not hear you talk of ec-council certs in any of you videos.. Is there any reason for that?

[@UnixGuy]

I’m not a fan of them, they’re just a multiple choice exam that don’t teach you a lot. For certifications, these are the ones I recommend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWvl4trlLGobpY

[@gitcotech]

@@UnixGuy thank you

[@UnixGuy]

@@gitcotech no worries at all

[@Josepp4Martinezpp4]

Hello, I have a problem: I was storing family photos, sending them from a secondary Facebook account that I used, but at the beginning of the year, ignoring the consequences, I deleted the secondary account and the photos that I had sent to the main account disappeared as well. Do you have the ability to recover them?

[@UnixGuy]

no unfortunstely not I don’t, please check with facebook

[@adeadewumi6746]

Great video. Can you make video on incident response and their day to day most common activities. Thanks.

[@UnixGuy]

thanks! I have an old video where I touch on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJm6Yn-ge9GceJY I also have this story from incident response: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoeTf6l8edGJfM0 I have a video that I filmed (not being edited) about being SOC analyst, will be published soon so stay tuned!

[@sharathkonar7180]

Hi sir just wanted to know whats your thoughts on DFE provided by EC - Council for a begginer . I have basic knowledge on computer and networks and programming. Pls share ur thoughts

[@UnixGuy]

Not the best, I recommend you watch this video to the end and do the courses that I recommend here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOtmpZuq6iimqc

[@BrittanyJones-ld6me]

I have a bachelors in cyber security and minor in digital forensic, I am now in school for my masters in cyber forensic investigations. So if I take both of the certs you recommended am I likely to get a job in the field?

[@UnixGuy]

it will improve your chances! but also i think its important to do some cyber analyst certs to broaden your prospects, watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOtmpZuq6iimqcsi=kmQ_2CFdYUsYNgEa

[@lynnraven5587]

Can you still make good money with the just certificates in the cyber security crime investigation career?

[@UnixGuy]

yes

[@ladyamy1262]

Working like a detective sounds great but I don't think I could see those horrible things so I am gonna pass on this one

[@UnixGuy]

you can always go for a DFIR role that I talked about in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bOq5R_Zbp5eqM

[@suryaprakash4640]

Hi sir currently I have completed Bsc in forensic science and now I’m interested in cyber forensic but I’m confused to pick a course for my MS,what would you suggest MS in digital forensic or forensic science

[@UnixGuy]

masters is one option, another option is to go the certificates route in this roadmap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOtmpZuq6iimqc

[@willdelange1503]

I'm am involved in the field of academic dishonesty mostly self taught but I need to get ahead of them. The lack of available courses is sadly lacking.

[@UnixGuy]

here’s an updated video with more resources: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bOq5R_Zbp5eqM

[@Jean-c6y6o]

How would I hire an investigator without paying for a bogus person

[@UnixGuy]

no idea sorry

[@eltoruan]

nice

[@UnixGuy]

👍

[@nicoleenesse]

Very well done! 🦾

[@UnixGuy]

thanks mate

[@youssefselkani]

Is it possible to find clients online as a contractor? and work remotely? or this requires in-office presence? Thanks for sharing

[@UnixGuy]

you can but not initially, because people dont know you and would rather use proven specialist firms

[@haileylowden6677]

I'm about to start the path to obtain my bachelors in computer science. Will I still be able to use this degree to get a job in Cyber Forensic Investigating, or do I need to have a specific cyber security degree?

[@UnixGuy]

you don’t need specific cyber forensic/sec degree but you’ll need certifications

[@AsmrDimpz]

What’s best for me if I want to become a cybercrime investigator and what’s the correct career path, and is it the same as cyber forensic investigator.

[@UnixGuy]

It’s the dane as cyber forensic investigator. Please watch the video to the end as I explain the career path in detail

[@keerthanacholayil8817]

Which country is best to do masters in cyber forensics or digital forensics?

[@UnixGuy]

no idea

[@sameersk8221]

Sir how to become cyber forensic investigator in India and jobs

[@UnixGuy]

follow the suggestions in the video

[@user-ni9ck8iv1b]

Hey, I have no computing background, I am a psychology student and really saw how this could be a very good subject matter to be an expert in as well, what steps should I take to self teach myself, should I start learning something specifically first or which certifications should I do, I am very interested in this topic to incorporate into my daily life, would very much appreciate the guidance.

[@UnixGuy]

Here I lay out how to start from zero: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOtmpZuq6iimqcsi=Pt5BI1MIYdEulh4v watch till the end, I mentioned how to branch out to forensics

[@Satnamsingh-xk7xs]

Brother i need a serious help for related cybercrime someone blackmailing me form my personal photos and vedios but private investigator are so expensive i am just a student and broke coudl you help me please i am in canada

[@Satnamsingh-xk7xs]

My mind is full of bullshit sometimes i think about suicide but i have family backhome i have dreams there is no one for men to help

[@UnixGuy]

Sorry I cannot help with you that, please report this to your local police

[@yassineesspg]

Thank you

[@UnixGuy]

🙏🏻

[@galloe]

Are there any jobs in cyber forensics that don't require you to join law enforcement? Is it possible to be a consultant in cyber forensics without previously working in law enforcement, or does every cyber forensics position require it?

[@UnixGuy]

yes that’s how I did it, I was never in law enforcement :)

[@galloe]

@@UnixGuy Wow, thank you for the immediate reply! I have a long way to go, I just began my journey into cybersecurity in February, but I'm really loving it. I'm actually interested in cyber forensics but I wasn't sure if law enforcement was the way to go for me, but I'm glad to hear that's not the only path. I'm 39 years old, I've been a warehouse worker since 2015 and I recently got a promotion as Inventory Control Assistant, but I want to transition into cybersecurity. I got my BS in Computer Information Systems in December of 2021 and my A+ in October 2022, but I still don't have any actual experience. I decided to take classes in community college and joined the school's cybersecurity club, and that's what made me realize that cybersecurity is what I really want to do. I'm currently studying for the (ISC)² CC and the SANS GFACT. Your videos are very motivational, so thank you for that!

[@bharadwajkasturi5831]

I wanted to study msc cyber forensic is it better? Iam persuing bsc forensic science right now

[@UnixGuy]

it’s a good degree if you want to work in digital forensics. Your bachelor degree is in science which is a very different firld

[@junehapi1219]

oh wow, thanks for your insights and sharing. appreciate it much! :)

[@UnixGuy]

no worries at all June! are you looking to get into cyber forensics?

[@junehapi1219]

@@UnixGuy haha yes, was thinking of the possibilities! So your insights was great

[@UnixGuy]

@@junehapi1219 go for it, make it happen 🔥

[@junehapi1219]

@@UnixGuy thanks for the encouragement! shall let you know if it happened

[@UnixGuy]

@@junehapi1219 👏🏻👏🏻

[@zero-dayx]

Is the EC council digital forensics certificate worth it?

[@UnixGuy]

Not something that I recommend no

[@wandilemanyoni3866]

How can I have access to your services?

[@UnixGuy]

I don’t offer forensic services

[@codehokage1977]

Great video

[@UnixGuy]

Thank you :)

[@catherinemubila4818]

am kindly asking for your email address if that's ok with you

[@UnixGuy]

Hi Catherine, I don't have capacity to respond to invidual emails because I get hundreds everyday! Please watch the videos as you're likely to find all the answers that you seek in the videos, and if you still can't find the answers please leave your questions as comments on the relevant video :)

[@randomness8455]

Thank you for your vidoes! I am prior military and law enforcement. I had to leave my law enforcement career due to a military injury, but I am very interested in cyber forensic investigation and ethical hacking. I am currently enrolled in WGU in their B.A. in Cybersecurity and IT assurance, but I feel like I am spending a lot of time teaching myself lower level certs that won't help me get into these careers. I want to make my time more productive and my certs more meaningful. Do you suggest i focus more on certs geared towards these careers or finish the courses and certs at WGU? Which will take me 2.5 years. Thank you in advance!

[@UnixGuy]

hey mate, with WGU you can definitely finish it faster, I know people who finished it in 6 months. I’d say finish it first then follow this roadmap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOtmpZuq6iimqc

[@randomness8455]

@@UnixGuy thank you so much for your response and advice. I feel like I will actually have to take the full 2.5 years because I am teaching myself this material (some instructors aren't the best at explaining/teaching). Should I still stick with WGU for those 2.5 years or focus on passing a cert that will get me into the cyber security doors and I work towards this career path? Thank you again for your help

[@UnixGuy]

yes I’d say stick with it but there is no reason why you can’t start your certification journey at the same time. I suggest you at least do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH2shpuubpqAebc ^^ the content will even assist with finishing WGU faster

[@randomness8455]

@@UnixGuy Thank you so much. I really appreciate you and your help!!

[@moddeyokafor]

Thank you so much for this detailed video. You mentioned that you started out in this specialization, please do you mind explaining why you transitioned? Or please point me to the video were you explained that. Thanks

[@UnixGuy]

here’s my story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqC3gKeKjp2aeKs

[@moddeyokafor]

@@UnixGuy Thanks!

[@Reabible]

Do you do private work?

[@UnixGuy]

not at the moment no, but in the future!

[@newfoundland1956]

This interest me

[@UnixGuy]

watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bOq5R_Zbp5eqM

[@jeharsh8802]

Sir which is the best university in uk for doing cyber forensic course ?

[@UnixGuy]

dublin

[@Danielsan1223]

I'm just curious if you ever got to work in a homicide case within cyber forensics ? I've been considering becoming a cyber crime investigator, but it's really hard for me to know if I fit the profile or not. Plus, I already have my Bachelor's degree in philosophy and my Master's degree in Buddhist philosophy, where I studied Chinese for that field. Originally, I planned on becoming a religious studies professor, but ever since Covid I've been seriously reconsidering my career path. I figured maybe with my philosophy and Chinese linguistics background from Buddhist studies, I could use that to help me build a cyber crime investigator career? Since criminology can involve law and ethics, I wondered if I could use my philosophy to help with that?

[@UnixGuy]

Hi Daniel, I can’t disclose confidential cases that I worked on! The area of cyber forensic is very technical, we literally analyse hard drives and USB sticks, so we don’t really solve crimes. Solving crimes is done by the police, we just provide analysis of the electronic evidence. Maybe what you looking for is joining the police force?

[@Danielsan1223]

@@UnixGuy Well I think I'd like collecting the evidence more through cyber investigation and a regular investigator would take a long time to get to I think. I really love solving puzzles like coding bugs, Rubik's cubes, riddles, etc. So maybe this could be a good career path for me? What would your advice be to me?

[@UnixGuy]

@@Danielsan1223 yeah I don’t see why not. Eitherway, those are all extremely technical roles so you’ll need to buckle up and start studying hard and expect it to take a long time. Start studying by the following yhe plan in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jCo6ifqKmIjsU

[@dan-tv1kp]

Cyber crime investigator is a crook's job. You seem decent. Therefore, I assume that you don't meet the profile. Besides, I hope to significantly shrink the job pool after I finalize my research in developing a modrl for secure multi party computing on turing machines, and then implementing my research in GrapheneOS. It's a dead field.

[@sentinel0096]

Is this stem? I am not good with numbers lol.

[@UnixGuy]

it is a science but we don’t do any ‘math’ in forensics :)

[@sentinel0096]

@@UnixGuy thank you for your answer. Rn i am a nurse assistant and psychologist but I would like to pick up forensics too.

[@UnixGuy]

@@sentinel0096 I think this video is a good start for you: How I Would Learn Cyber Security (If I Could Start Over) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jCo6ifqKmIjsU it will get you started and then you can specialise in forensics afterwards :)

[@flyingturret208thecannon5]

Thank you for teaching me how to cheat on my upcoming pentest exam. I will be using a burner. /j Edit: And not my credentials.

[@UnixGuy]

great way to get caught 😅

[@aamirmaqsood9746]

What about CHFI?

[@UnixGuy]

Not something that I recommend

[@afinnazz9211]

Sir, iam bsc cyber forensic graduate so how can I get in job

[@afinnazz9211]

In India

[@UnixGuy]

apply to jobs

[@user.netizen11]

Which university did you go?

[@tarum641]

would you need those certificates even tho u study at a uni in the uk

[@UnixGuy]

hey mate, this is an outdated video, please follow this updated version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bOq5R_Zbp5eqM yes do them even if u study in UK!

[@tarum641]

@@UnixGuy doesnt makes sense why would someone study uni if you would still need extra certifications i dunno confused

[@UnixGuy]

@@tarum641 Follow what I said in the comment and watch the updated video. I have no idea what is it that you study and what subjects you did. If you want to get the skills needed in the job market follow the link above, if not then ignore everything and carry on

[@joeyp978]

Bro no one uses Unix

[@UnixGuy]

You just don’t know enough about the industry

[@joeyp978]

@@UnixGuy woah woah woah. Relax mr sec +. I was mostly joking.

[@UnixGuy]

@@joeyp978 😂 there is no shame in being new mate, we were all once beginners, but yeah its hard to detect sarcasm on comments. Ironically enough the comment is via my unix based phone

[@joeyp978]

@@UnixGuy no shame here. One day I will be like you.

[@UnixGuy]

@@joeyp978 a lot better than me mate 🙏🏻 im rooting for you

[@anjalimesh]

Sir any telegram or whatsapp?

[@UnixGuy]

nope

[@fatimabuttfatimabutt6258]

Hi, am interested in Master's Degree in cybercrime and Digital investigation or digital forensic investigation. I applied in Middlesex and Greenwich universities but they both saying that course is not available. Could plz help me out with choosing university of good ranking?

[@UnixGuy]

im not familiar with uk unis sorry

[@fatimabuttfatimabutt6258]

@@UnixGuy okay! What about USA