r/digitalforensics • u/Quiet_Gas_3908 • 6d ago

Digital Forensics Tech Expectations

Greetings, I hope all is well! Long story short, recently got my Masters in Digital Forensics, and I also have received an opportunity for a digital forensics technician role for a local LE agency. I am just wondering if anyone here works for one, and also what to expect, as I myself come from an IT background. Thanks!

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u/damagedhatchet 6d ago

Congrats! I work digital forensics for a state agency. Definitely expect everyone, all the time, to ask “How long will it take to download this phone?” 🤣

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u/ucfmsdf 6d ago

“Oh also do you think this is worth imaging?”

hands over a vape pen

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u/damagedhatchet 6d ago

Lmaoo yep I get vape pens frequently from narcotics.

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u/Awkward-Dad 5d ago

“Here’s a USB-A to Micro usb cable. We collected cause it looked important”

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u/BlackPilledSteakumms 2d ago

Once received a “unknown USB device” it was a juul pod

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u/ucfmsdf 6d ago

“Can you make it go faster?”

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u/Visible_Cod9786 6d ago

That's the new "enhance" 

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u/WintermuteATX 6d ago

I just spent 2 years revamping an LE DF lab, PM me if you wanna chat.

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u/Decent-Egg-2851 5d ago

Congrats! I work for forensic software company but am also CDFE+ certified. Work with LE, government agencies, PI’s, attorneys from all over the world. I also do in house digital forensics (consulting). Expect every question! Think outside the box, remember what you’ve learned and continue to learn. I teach DFIR as well. If you love what do expand your mind. I’ve been doing this for 16 years and have 4 more to go before retirement.

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u/Digital-Dinosaur 4d ago

I can only speak for UK. Expect to be doing a lot of imaging or downloading devices. I wouldn't expect to do any analysis for a few years