Digital forensics careers: Facts versus fiction | Cyber Work Live

Forget what the crime scene TV shows have told you — digital forensics is not done on an overhead projector while the whole department watches! Learn about the day-to-day work of a digital forensics professional from a team of experts who have been putting in the work for decades!In this episode of Cyber Work Live, you will learn:- The types of tools you’ll use to help bring criminals to justice- Why a lack of technical experience isn’t a barrier to entry- How to get real-world forensics practice in your own home- Where a career in digital forensics can take you  – Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Digital forensics careers 4:28 - Limits of going off the grid 12:28 - What do SIM cards actually do? 33:12 - Gathering evidence in digital forensics44:08 - Digital forensics and the cloud51:44 - Working as a digital forensics professional 54:42 - Digital forensics certifications 59:50 - How to pursue a digital forensics career1:02:24 - Outro About InfosecInfosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.