Cyber Crime

Cyber Crime supports investigations of crimes involving technology that may or may not involve the Internet.

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Whether you’re transitioning into Cyber Crime area or looking to begin your career, this diagram can help you navigate your professional advancement.

Common Feeder Functional Areas Cybersecurity Analysis Vulnerability Discoveryand Assessment IT Risk Analysis IT Governance Common Next Functional Areas Information SecurityManagement Privacy Engineering Cyber Crime US$135kAverage Annual Salary Entry–Mid-Level DIRECTLY RELATED ROLE Digital Forensics Analyst
Cybersecurity Analysis Vulnerability Discoveryand Assessment IT Risk Analysis IT Governance Common Feeder Functional Areas Digital Forensics Analyst DIRECTLY RELATED ROLE Cyber Crime US$135kAverage Annual Salary Entry–Mid-Level Common Next Functional Areas < Information SecurityManagement Privacy Engineering

Employer requirements for Cyber Crime roles

According to market employment data, these are the most prominent business skills required to excel in the Cyber Crime area and requested by employers:

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Research
  • Incident Response
  • Investigation
  • Leadership
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Communication
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Cyber Crime roles generally require an undergraduate degree.

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ISACA Cybersecurity: Digital Forensics Online Course

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