Army
IT/Cyber
MOS
P7
Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
Conducts certified forensic examinations of digital media and devices, preserving and analyzing evidence for legal proceedings. Skilled in digital evidence handling, forensic tools, reporting, and expert testimony to support investigations and prosecutions.
Description
Identifies personnel requiring qualification as a DFE who are authorized to perform forensic examinations of digital media and devices. Personnel with the DFE ASI will be certified and trained to conduct forensic examinations of digital media and testify as experts in forensic digital media analysis in a manner which would allow further prosecution in a court of law.
Core Skills
- digital forensics
- evidence collection and preservation
- forensic imaging and analysis
- file system and artifact analysis
- mobile device forensics
- network and cloud forensics basics
- malware and intrusion analysis fundamentals
- chain of custody and documentation
- expert witness testimony
- technical report writing
- case management
- legal and regulatory awareness
- coordination with investigators and prosecutors
- data recovery techniques
Civilian Career Paths
- SECURITY_OPERATIONS
- CYBER_SECURITY
- INFORMATION_ASSURANCE
Common Certs
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
- Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
- EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)