SO YOU WANT TO BE A DIGITAL DETECTIVE?

The article reports on the qualities and responsibilities that a digital detective should possess in dealing with computer forensics in the U.S. It states that individuals engage in the investigation of computer crimes should have knowledge and skills on information technology, audit, legal, and law enforcement. Additional skills on computer science and engineering is also necessary to address the various problems and crimes associated with the use of computer systems. According to William L. Farwell, director of forensic and dispute services at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, the use of the latest technology can help towards the recovery of encrypted data where digital evidence may have been possibly stored.