Forensic specialist

cybersecurity Security Operations and Testing

QP Code SSC/Q0922 NSQF Level 7

Brief Job Description

The main duties consist of identifying, preserving and seizing digital/electronic forensic evidences, extracting information and data from the digital information or data sources or devices, examining and analyzing the information or data and further reporting and presenting the findings before competent authority.

Personal Attributes

This job may require the individual to work independently and take decisions for his/her own area of work. The individual should have a high level of analytical thinking ability, passion for information security and attention for detail. The individual should also be ethical, compliance and result oriented, should also be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills, along with willingness to undertake desk-based job with long working hours.

Role Map

Technology Cybersecurity

Job Category Security Operations & Testing

Job Track Forensics

Roles

Forensic Specialist

NSQF Level: 8

Technical Competencies

Key job task/function that an individual has to perform as a part of the job. These are also known as National Occupational Standards (NOS).

8 8 Compulsory

Identify, preserve and seize digital/electronic s devices or records for investigation of possible breach or crime

This unit is about Identifying and seizing computing devices or records for investigation of possible breach or crime.

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N0929 NSQF Level 7

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Extract relevant data or information from digital forensic evidences

This unit contains the practical competences, knowledge and understanding and skills required for extracting data or information from the digital forensic evidences collected for the investigation of an information security/cybercrime so that the data may be made available for further analysis. This has to be done without contaminating or effecting the data nor physical evidences like DNA, fingerprints, etc.

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N0930 NSQF Level 7

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Analyze information or data extracted from digital forensic evidences

This unit contains the practical competences, knowledge and understanding and skills required for examining and analyzing data or information extracted from the digital forensic evidences to make inferences about the offender, extent and impact of crime, method used, possible remediation, etc. This has to be done without contaminating or effecting the data nor physical evidences like DNA, fingerprints, etc..

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N0931 NSQF Level 7

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Report and present the results of a forensic investigation

This unit contains the practical competences, knowledge and understanding and skills required for reporting and presenting the results of a forensic investigation. This has to be done without contaminating or effecting the data nor physical evidences like DNA, fingerprints, etc..

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N0932 NSQF Level 7

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Manage your work to meet requirements

This unit is about planning and organizing your work in order to complete it to the required standards on time.

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N9001 NSQF Level 4

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Work effectively with colleagues

This unit is about working effectively with colleagues, either in your own work group or in other work groups within your organization.

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N9002 NSQF Level 4

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Provide information in standard formats

This unit is about providing specified data/information related to your work in templates or other standard formats.

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N9004 NSQF Level 4

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Maintain an inclusive, environmentally sustainable workplace

The unit is about implementing and improving diversity equality and inclusion in a sustainable and environment friendly workplace

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N9014 NSQF Level 5

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Supplementary Topics

Advanced topics that will help you excel in this role

Cryptography Cloud computing Forensics Mobile Forensics

Popular Tools Used by Forensic specialist

Forensic Investigation Platform SleuthKit Encase Forensics Nuix Investigate SANS SIFT

Data Recovery Encase FTK Imager Magnet RAM capture

Decryption tools Alcatraz TeslaCrypt

Correlation Software OpenNMS Simple Event Correlator

Malware Analysis OllyDbg Volatility

Threat Intelligence LogRhythm Crowdstrike

Data Carving tools Sourceforge Scalpel BulkExtractor

Programming Languages Python Java C++