Gather data for forensic purposes

Collect protected, fragmented or corrupted data and other online communication. Document and present findings from this process.

skill/competence

sector-specific

Gather data for forensic purposes is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Digital forensics expert: Digital forensics experts retrieve and analyse information from computers and other types of data storage devices. They examine digital media that may have been hidden, encrypted or damaged, in a forensic manner with the aim to identify, preserve, recover, analyse and present facts and opinions about the digital information.

Gather data for forensic purposes is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Data analyst: Data analysts import, inspect, clean, transform, validate, model, or interpret collections of data with regard to the business goals of the company. They ensure that the data sources and repositories provide consistent and reliable data. Data analysts use different algorithms and IT tools as demanded by the situation and the current data. They might prepare reports in the form of visualisations such as graphs, charts, and dashboards.

References

1. Gather data for forensic purposes – ESCO