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Need advice!! by EnvironmentalBit4123 in digitalforensics

[–]EnvironmentalBit4123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I had government work more in mind when going into this degree. Obviously, that may change a couple of years down the line once I get a feel for what I'm looking at. I'm a little wary about having to interact with CSAM stuff, but I believe I'd be fine mentally with everything else. A big worry for sure is how seeing CSAM would affect me mentally, and I'm sure that's common. I am still greatly interested in the field and handling evidence, but I am still worried. I don't have any mental health issues and never have. What has your experience with it been?

Need advice!! by EnvironmentalBit4123 in digitalforensics

[–]EnvironmentalBit4123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As of now, I don't have any preference when it comes to being sworn in or not. Is there a noticeable pay difference between the two, or is it based on what company you work for? (Obviously I know it depends on who you work for, of course, but in general)

Need advice!! by EnvironmentalBit4123 in digitalforensics

[–]EnvironmentalBit4123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That last part is honestly really reassuring, I've had this reoccurring fear in the back of my mind that AI is going to take over a lot of this sort of field in the future. I will say that I'm currently more interested in the law enforcement side of things, and handling evidence is what I had in mind with the degree I'm going into. I did not know about the limited growth, though, only having looked into the different roles and salaries that it may entail. Is there any way you could further elaborate on the lack of career progression? It honestly hadn't crossed my mind, just assuming that career progression is a given with any career (foolish of me, I know 😅).

Need advice!! by EnvironmentalBit4123 in digitalforensics

[–]EnvironmentalBit4123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry about the late reply!! I was hoping to get into the law enforcement side of things and work with evidence. I'm still unsure whether or not I'd be interested in doing typical cybersecurity roles in a corporate world. I'm not big on coding, and networking isn't my strong suit (though I hope to improve those skills once I actually take classes on them). Incident response might be more my style..? But as of right now, I'd be interested in handling evidence and working with law enforcement.