Become a Cyber Forensic Investigator (Beginners DFIR Roadmap 2025)

I have a Bachelor’s in Forensic Science and Criminal Justice and I’m wanting to transition into digital forensics. I don’t have any experience in tech/LE, but I’m working on my cyber cert through Google. What would be the best route into this field for someone like me? Should I focus on certificates or should I go for a masters in Digital Forensics? Or both?

What is a good training for DFIR? I heard a lot of people recommend CCD?

Suggest some free courses for beginners ❤

I was in the marines and have 14 years so far in law enforcement. I will retire in 20 which is the minimum. The VA pays for university but I don’t know about certificates. Either way I will go to university for cyber security and do the online certificate courses you recommended. You helped me so much. Thank you.

Can i do these courses while doing my BTech computer science sir..?

I am currently doing my bachelors in cyber security and i am planing to become a forensic investigator
Can u please tell what should i do after i complete my bachelors so i can become an forensic investigator ?

Sir which will be better option penetration tester or digital forensics and I have seen that penetration tester get paid more and can you also make a road map for threat hunter ❤❤

is DFIR an entry level job ?

Thanks, very helpful

Thank you so much. I am applying for my master's in Cybersecurity & Forensic Information Technology at a UK university and I was looking to understand the real world applications of the degree deeply. This video is very informative for me.

Some books and the skills gained after doing certain courses would've been nice though. But thank you!

Good video, better than most and a good reminder why I subscribed

I am caught between studying for A+ or Sec+ or google cyber sec ..... or something like the courses here... hmmmm..... excited though.. I will decide soon. Thanks man.. your channel should get an award for real.. good luck..

I’m in school for cyber and digital forensics

UnixGuy, thank you for this video! I am currently active duty military in an unrelated field, but I am close to finishing a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Digital Forensics. And while the courses did have some hands on lab work, I felt like this was not enough for my to get hands on experience. These resources and road map you have provided will surely be beneficial as I prepare for transitioning from Military life to Civilian life. I will be following it closely and hopefully feel much more prepared come December time when my enlistment is over.

It's a computer detective!

What's the best university program for this? Would a degree from WGU in Cloud Computing qualify me for computer forensics investigator?

i dont plan on being a practitioner of cyber forensics. i do however want to develop the skills similar or better than people working in the field. basically i am a guy who studies law, and investigations skills and forensics skills can be incredibly useful for a laywer type of person. i also don't plan on being a practitioner of law either. basically i work in a field of work unrelated to both, but due to how much laws are broken on a regular basis within my field of work i need skills of lawyer and forensics and investigators because i can't simply rely heavily on others in those fields i want to gain as much skill that i have as much as possible to increase my success chances.

so with that said. do you have any advise on good books i can buy off amazon or any other things to study, any programs i need to use etc.? any other ways i can develop strong cyber forensics skills? im more about developing the skills and knowledge more so than a job or a piece of paper saying i have a degree. i just want to be strong in this kinds of catagories of my skill set.

Currently working in cyber as an analyst but I want to switch over to digital forensics within law enforcement. Only have security+ right now. Thank you for the cideo

what are some jobs do you recommend before someone becomes a cyber forensic investigator?

Do most cybersecurity jobs are during night shift? Because I don't prefer night shift

XD I'm watching your roadmap videos to compare the paths for Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Engineer & now Forensic Investigator, and I noticed they always start with the google cert. Then you start here with RITx and I'm like "Oh, something different, he's not starting with Google, I'm a little disappointed." And then boom! "Go do the google cert as a prerequisite" LMAO XD You got me sir! Lol

i want to do this but nott in law enforcement as i never want to see things with children

Hi @UnixGuy Love your vids! Just a quick question, what certification would you recommend a HR personnel to take in order to land a job in digital forensics the fastest way - without going through a diploma or degree?

Hi, do you think BTL1 would be a good cert for getting into Digital Forensics?

You are a great help man, thank you.

Thank you so much! I have always been in love with the idea of forensics but it’s hard to know where to start, this helped me SO much and I can’t wait to get going on it! I’ve already got my Google cert and about to get my comp tia security + cert. wish me luck!

Do I have to be a Security Analyst first to become a forensic Analyst?

Would you still recommend google cybersecurity certificate for someone who have a bach degree in cyber security and forensics? Or should I invest my time and money to something else?

Nice video

please make a video about Incident Response Certifications and Training :)

I have the option to take 1 of the 2 choices in SANS certificates. I can take either FOR500 or FOR508. I want to take FOR508 because I think that will help to to get a job with the law Law Enforcement but do you recommend going straight to FOR508 or should I take FOR500?

I appreciate this so much I’ve been lost trying to figure out where to start and this road map gives me a better understanding of how to go about my journey I have a question I am coming from a physical security background and was studying for my A+ would you recommend I continue or switch gears to the Google Cyber security cert?

Got Sec+ and CiSA exam passed but not getting any interviews, resume is ok, but no working experience. Should I use this free time to study CISSP for 2 months and have better chance or should I just start from entry IT desktop support to begin a career or IT audit? Very lost here, just want to get hired and provide for the family.

GREAT Video!! Totally gonna consider this. I am definitely at square one seeing what direction within this world seems interesting

Please make a video about OSINT career and road map career.

This is my JAM! But unfortunately no opportunities exist in my area. And as far as military or Fed jobs go, I'm now a decade aged out of the system.

That was Amazing Video, I like it Very much, but i have a problem deciding which Career should I choose between DFIR or Penetration testing could you help me decide, even a little bit .

Again Thank You .

Are these Coursera Courses really worth ??

I'm currently a Network specialist with a cybersec degree, forensics work has always intrigued me so much!

You're a godsend. Being relatively new to CySec, working as an ISSO (and sometimes also as a fill-in Sys Admin, hence your point on titles), forensics is the direction I want to move towards but pathway mentorship is been a bit lacking. My question, is regarding the Google Cybersecurity Cert that you recommend. IMO opinion, good training never hurts anyone but in this case I currently hold the CompTIA Trifecta & CySA+ and am about to knock out RHCSA (and maybe also Lin+, we'll see). I haven't looked into the Google Cyber Cert and am wondering if it will bring any new material that hasn't been covered by the Sec/CySA+ and would be more of just a refresher course at this point? Bypass the Google and head into the INFOSEC?

Thank you so much for your time to do these videos. It's helping me answer so many questions about this career 🙏🏼🤍

Can I start with ejptv2 ? Thx🤍

Can AI takeover cybersecurity

I need your help sir can u give me your IG

Please do a video on CPTS by HTB

Can we work from home,as a cyber forensic?

hello can you suggest me the college project for the final year ln the feild of cyber security analyst .i hope you will reply step by step i have only 6 month remaining of the final year project am i doing now the google cybersecurity them i will join blue tem

I'm 25 and just started going to my local community college which offers an associates degree in cyber security. My plan is to get the associates then work on certificates after, however I'm contemplating if this will be an effective strategy.

What's a good road path for Exploit Development/Malware Research in terms of career? I was thinking going down the Red Team or Digital Forensics route. I already have a programming background and doing Internship with Splunk.

Could you please recommend a University Degree in Cyber security here in Australia, by the way, love your content.