Become a Cyber Forensic Investigator (Beginners Roadmap 2024) 

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Best cybercontentcreator by far, keep it pure bro, u deserve the best ! Ty❤

Great video as usual, thank you very much!

Amazing as always ! thanks for your guidance

I cannot thank you enough for this! I actually commented months back asking how to get into digital forensics and although I know you didn't make this video for me I appreciate it & all the work you do so much! It's been a really hard road for me trying to get into CS and even though I'm not there yet your insight is invaluable to me, so thank you again. Took me six days to get through the InfoSec course and I start the RIT course on Monday - can't wait! Keep doing your thing mate, you don't know how much positivity you're bringing to the world.

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

I was waiting for the video. my requested video..❤️❤️ Thank you.. I will follow the course..

Very nice I was wondering about this pathway

Thank you so much for these great tips on forensics road map. I was struggling for months to decide the better way to get to osint/forensics career. Now I feel more confident but also a little depressed thinking about the looong road I still have to go through. But I'll keep up. Greetings from France.

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!

Your channel is such a gem, dude. Thank you so much for your hard work.

Thanks! I haven’t seen much on cyber forensics and it’s what I’m most interested in.

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.

Thanks a lot for this clear and excellent explanation

Please make a video on, how to choose career? And also the demand of cybersecurity jobs in details (red teaming, blue teaming, etc)

Another great video, really enjoyed your cyber security engineer roadmap and was thinking about pursuing that path. Then you release this forensic path and this one interest me too. What to choose

Thank you so much for this info, when will you be doing a video about GRC.

You are a great help man, thank you.

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.

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

Love your content. So practical and useful. I have a question, you have the Ritx course, and it looks fantastic, but I have a full-time position. Is there any other course which is the same but self driven and not instructior driven?

Digital forensics is what got me interested in cyber security in the first place. My current job is in the Military as a bomb technician and the technical, high stress and investigative aspects of digital forensics really appeals to me.

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

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

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

Hey ! Great info once again. Been following you from a long time. What are your thoughts about TCM's Practical Windows Forensics ? Is it any good ?

you are reading my mind man , i was looking for a video for you about this title , so i was wondering after you said it is very technical i felt like its not for me ,is it bad if i was looking for field that dont need a really deep tachnical skills? (i donot mean easy OfCourse) nevermind my english is bad , thank you for this great content, keep it up

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 so much for this. I was thinking about this one for a while. Any plans for one on incident response? How I see it is a combination of the soc and forensic paths. Is that about right?

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..

Can you do a video like this for the GRC field/industry?

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?

Thank you so much for making this video, I actually feel like I have a solid plan of action to reach my goals now! Question though, where does Security + Certification and the Security Blue Level Level 1 Certification Course come into play? Or would you suggest us not do those for this career?

Thanks for another great video. I've done the Google cert, and I am doing the eJPT but realizing i don't have foundations to get into cyber atm. Thinking of starting Harvard's cs50 and would love your advice. Kind regards!

Please do a video on CPTS by HTB

Very informative content. Helped a lot. Please, could you give an idea on how a digital forensic professional should prepare his portfolio, specially for Upwork/fiver?

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?

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

Hey UnixGuy, Thankyou soo much for another career roadmap video and I really like these kind of videos as I get to know different fields in cybersecurity and how to go about it. As a beginner I am really interested in OSINT, but I'm confused about the potential jobs or opportunities that open up after acquiring OSINT skills. I'm struggling to get a clear picture of the career options available once I've learned it. If you can provide a basic roadmap for it I would be very glad. Or if you can please make a similar video on this topic.

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.

Question: Which laptop is better for learning and performing Cybersecurity work ? Windows or Mac ? and what do employees use in offices for cyber security? Thanks!

This is good. The only thing I wish you included is what are the salary ranges for forensic investigator for law enforcement and for civilian jobs ?

Another great video! I'm following this roadmap and wanted to know if any of the courses you mentioned are offered at universities under a different name? (excluding Google). I'm currently enrolled in WGU in their Cyber Security B.S program and didnt want to take similar courses to what my school offers.

Sir, can you make a video on CISO roadmap please?

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 .

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.

If I am interested in Analyst Positions, should I take Security+ then BTL1 then CySA+ or is CySA+ not necessary?

Do you have the same about GRC?

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

So digital forensics interests me but seems like the end game goal. Should I just focus on blue team level 1 get a SOC job and then follow this videos cert recommendations?

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.

What do you think of EC-Council's CHFI?

What do think about taking IT Support first then cyber security from Google or Cyber security only.

Hi, UnixGuy! Thank you very much again for the amazing job for doing this video! Truly appreciate it. I would like to ask your expert opinion on 2 questions: 1. Is Python the most suitable programming language for CyberForensic? 2. What level of programming is one that a cyber forensic investigator with healthy ambitions should pursuit? For example, Python basics or Python fundamentals, or Python advanced, or going deeper? Trying to follow your advices and keeping the balance. You truly help a lot! Thank you very much for your self-determination, it is priceless for me and for many of us, I am sure. Have a nice day!

hi sir, thanks for the info. im a beginner to cyber sec and in hope to learn scripting for cyber security. which language should i learn for that. does it have to be PowerShell ,python , bash or everything?

As a beginner what laptop is suitable for Cyber security?

Which one would you recomend eCDFP or CHFI?

It's a computer detective!

Can you please do a similar video on cybersecurity consultant?

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

I’m lacking motivation but I really want to start learning I tried self learning but I stoped half way I keep getting off track what tips would you give me as a person with zero skills and person who goes off track😭

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

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

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.

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?

Hello, thank you for the video. I am now following the ethical hacker roadmap you provided. I have obtained the eJPT, and currently, I am studying PNPT. Can you create a roadmap for bug bounty? Thank you in advance.

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’m in school for cyber and digital forensics

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.

Waiting for Threat Hunter/ Malware Analyst path

While I am referring glasdoor it is showing the salary as $1L - $2L/yr$52T-$84T per year. What's the exact meaning of this L and T

I'm in my final semester as a bachelor of computer application student and about to graduate in 4 months or so. So i was thinking about taking a diploma course on digital forensics after my bachelor's in msu malaysia. Will the diplome course benefit me? Will the certificate benefit me from getting a job?Do u recommend it? Or should i follow what you said in this video?

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

Very nice informative video appreciate but i have one request id be willing to watch any tutrials for example scriptung ethical hacking subnetting kali linux

My Google cyber security certification has just been completed. What is the next step for me? Should I pursue the HTB CDSA or the free certification from Splunk CompatA+ to become part of the blue team?

Could you do another ethical hacker or penetration tester roadmap?

Hey mate! I am from india. I am very much interested in cyber security and want to build my career in that. How much can i get paid at entry level jobs.

Hey brother please last one reply .. should i start from try hack me or directly start learning CEH ..?? Please reply

Hey brother I’m currently in school for IT and just passed the google certificate what else should I be doing to land a job?

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

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

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

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

Hello I am from an non it background I have studied mechanical engineering and I want to do a career change into a cyber security job is it possible ?. What should I do to get in .

Can we work from home,as a cyber forensic?

Hey @UnixGuy great and very informative video once again! I was wondering, are people with ADHD/ADD generally not hired in Cybersecurity, especially the forensics, would that be even harder to get into or does the rule you use to mention apply, "Be so good they can't ignore you."?

Sir My name is Rithik I am from india ... apart from foundation courses ...The certification like tcm , INE are very costly and is bit difficult to afford can suggest alternative and affordable once....please 😢

How do I join the discord server?

Are these Coursera Courses really worth ??

i am 13yo i cant spend that much money on certifications like ceh or ocsp can you recomend any udemy courses try hack me courses hack the box subscription or even youtube videos to get me started in hacking

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Quick questions mister Unix. Do you have audiovisual presentations where we could actually see any of the projects/tasks/contracts/activities related to Cyber that really gives a REAL example as to what it is you have done? A very important aspect of feeling encouraged is to ACTUALLY SEE job related activities, not just millions of words well put together, and hundreds of advices well organized in the form of words. More often than not, humans tend to either dislike or appreciate something quicker when they get visual examples of real tasks, and not just a bunch of blah blah blah. For those of you NPC's out there, in no way I am willingly disrespecting UnixGuy, but I genuinely feel that at least 3 good, detailed experiments would be more interested-viewer friendly. Most RU-vid creators either in Cyber or pretty much any other tech field, are just blah blah blah, it would be an honor to see actual work, at least those work pieces that can be publicly shared. I do not know, my 2 grains of useless salt. Hopefully someone could recommend me some tech RU-vidrs who actually showcase real visual examples of what it is to perform any given task at a job.

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