The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started in Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)

Digital Forensics and Incident Response roles will always be required, and always be in demand. Crimes involving digital assets are becoming increasingly common, and as technology and techniques evolve over time, the field needs to adapt and innovate to stay one step ahead, which makes DFIR such an interesting area to work in. It’s also one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers, knowing that you are helping to solve crimes, find the right answers, and stop bad people doing bad things. This guide contains nine sections, each focusing on different ways to develop skills and a final advice from SANS Curriculum Lead Heather Mahalik. If you focus efforts on each one of these, you will gain exposure to the industry and be able to define your specific pathway.