Overview
B.Sc in Digital and
cyber forensic science is a three-year undergraduate program.Digital &
Cyber Forensic Science has played a vital role in both law enforcement
investigations and corporate cyber security. In this “golden age of evidence,”
digital forensics, especially computer forensics, is playing a vital role in
solving a wide range of cases: homicide, forgery, pornography, and much more
Computer forensics is an evolving field that is always moving to match the
changes in devices and how they are used for identifying, preserving,
analyzing, and recovering data from computers and various digital media
storage. With increasing cybercrime, computer forensics has now become crucial
for public safety, national security, and law enforcement. Tracking the digital
activities of potential criminals can help investigators find digitally stored
information about their criminal activity. Computer forensics is not only
capable of uncovering deliberate criminal intent but can also prevent future
cybercrimes.
Eligibility
The candidate must have
passed class 12th or equivalent from a recognized board.
The
candidate must have studied Mathematics and Physics as the main subjects in
class 12th along with one of the optional subjects as Chemistry/ Biology/
Biotechnology/ Computer Science.
The
candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying
examination.
Admission Process
The merit-based
admission to the course is done directly on the basis of score obtained by the
candidate in the qualifying examination. Some colleges also prepare a cutoff
list based on the qualifying examination for admission. The entrance
based admission to the course is done on the basis of score obtained by the
candidate in a national level, state level or college level entrance exams. The
admission is done through the counselling process.
Major
Job positions
• Experts in
forensic science laboratory
• Private detective
• Vigilance officers in private banks and airports
• Lecturer
• Intelligence Agencies
• IT Companies
• Police Departments
• Digital Security Analyst
• Forensic Investigator
• Security Consultant
Job profile | Job description | Average salary | |
Forensic Scientist | They conduct autopsies on cadavers donated to medical research so as to contribute to the existing body of medical knowledge. | They conduct autopsies on cadavers donated to medical research so as to contribute to the existing body of medical knowledge. | 1,80,000 in 0-2 Years |
Teacher | The duties of a teacher can include: Teaching students based on national curriculum guidelines within your specialist subject areas. Planning, preparing and delivering lessons. Encouraging student participation in lessons and in other school-related activities. | The duties of a teacher can include: Teaching students based on national curriculum guidelines within your specialist subject areas. Planning, preparing and delivering lessons. Encouraging student participation in lessons and in other school-related activities. | 2,95,493 in 0-2 Years |
Forensic Expert | Forensic Experts are responsible for analyzing animal samples, applying techniques such as mass spectrometry, genetic fingerprinting, etc. record findings, attend and examine scenes of crimes, and collect trace evidence from scenes of crimes. They also coordinate with the team members, analyst, and review, interpret, supervise, present the results, and also justify findings under cross-examination. | Forensic Experts are responsible for analyzing animal samples, applying techniques such as mass spectrometry, genetic fingerprinting, etc. record findings, attend and examine scenes of crimes, and collect trace evidence from scenes of crimes. They also coordinate with the team members, analyst, and review, interpret, supervise, present the results, and also justify findings under cross-examination. | 6,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors