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Cyber Forensics Investigator
Reconstructs cyberattacks to support legal proceedings and remediation
£45k–£90k Threat-driven
What it involves
Collects and preserves digital evidence from compromised systems, analyses attack timelines and produces expert reports used in criminal prosecutions, civil litigation and insurance claims.
Skills & knowledge needed
Digital forensicsChain of custodyDisk/memory analysisLegal report writingExpert witness skills
Why it's emerging now
Cybercrime prosecution requires forensic evidence — investigators bridge technology and the legal system.
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