Computer Forensics Expert: Jason

Q: In what ways do you feel your degree adequately prepared you for your computer forensics career?
A: With computer forensics being such a relatively new field, almost everyone in the industry had a general computer background until recently with the computer forensics certifications and programs now available. Therefore my degree was crucial in getting “in the door”.

Q: Why did you choose to go into computer forensics?
A: To put it simply, money, advancement, and I found the field interesting.

Q: What personality traits and skills do you possess that you feel help you in computer forensics?
A: Being analytical, adapting to change quickly, having good people skills, and being organized.

Q: What is the most enjoyable thing about your job?
A: Being in a field that is changing rapidly can be very enjoyable.

Q: What is the biggest challenge regarding your job?
A: Staying on top of the constant changes can be difficult.

Q: What are your daily tasks like?
A: My job is in computer forensics software sales which is much different than that of a forensic examiner. My job mainly involves answering questions from my distributors. Sometimes these questions are technical and other times they pertain to buying software.

Q: What is one thing you didn’t know about computer forensics before going into the field that you wish you had known?
A: There can be a lot of travel involved.

Q: What would you tell incoming college students regarding the field?
A: Now is the time to get involved in this field since it is relatively new and growing bigger by the day.