Swap to Social media or Software & systems or go back to all job sectors
Forensic computer analysts investigate computer-based crime, often called cyber crime.
You could work: evenings; occasionally
There will be
2.4% more Forensic computer analyst jobs in 2027.
In your local area
Your tasks will depend on where you work. You could:
You could work in a court, in an office or at a client's business.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:
Courses with industry placements will help you develop your skills.
You'll usually need:
You can do a cyber security technologist higher apprenticeship.
You can also take a cyber security technical professional degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could start work as an IT support technician, network engineer or developer after doing A levels. You would then work your way up by taking further training on the job.
You could do certified industry training with a professional body like the Chartered Institute of Information Security or The Chartered Institute for IT.
You'll need to be working in IT security or have a lot of experience to do this.
You'll need to:
You can find out more about careers in digital security from the National Cyber Security Centre, The Chartered Institute for IT and the UK Cyber Security Council.
With experience, you could progress to senior analyst, head of security or security consultant.