Unit 2 Discussion 1: Expert Witness Skills And Qualifications
Clint Nagel
IS4670
Mr. Kohler
1-1-2015
Unit 2 Discussion 1: Investigator or Expert Witness Skills and Qualifications
1. In your opinion, what are the three most important skills for a forensic investigator regarding expert witness testimony? Why?
a. Training and Experience
i. Even though your degree and certifications will prepare you well for a job as a computer forensic investigator, you still will need to adapt to the specific protocols associated with your employer. You'll also need experience in writing up your findings and, if needed, testifying in court. Internships generally last six to 18 months. Without an internship, you should have at least a year working with computers in a manner similar to that needed by law enforcement …show more content…
Many times, computer forensics practitioners work with traditional forensics experts in criminal investigations to reveal evidence. With frequent work experiences with forensics experts and lawyers, having a general knowledge of relevant laws and ethics is a nice complement to any computer forensics practitioner’s skill set. Furthermore, as many audits are conducted on businesses and illegal organizations are done electronically, computer forensics experts may want to have working knowledge in accounting and/or finance in order to prepare for such jobs.
c. Education
i. Educational requirements for computer forensic investigators are not consistent across the industry as of 2011. This is because the field is still relatively new. Although each employer has different needs, at the minimum you should have a degree or certificate in computer science or forensic investigation, preferably in cybercrime or computer security. For an entry-level position, you'll need at least an associate's degree plus an internship. Employers often look for applicants who have a bachelor's degree or higher.
2. In a court case involving a corporation, what are the implications of having an incompetent or under qualified investigator in the
IS4670
Mr. Kohler
1-1-2015
Unit 2 Discussion 1: Investigator or Expert Witness Skills and Qualifications
1. In your opinion, what are the three most important skills for a forensic investigator regarding expert witness testimony? Why?
a. Training and Experience
i. Even though your degree and certifications will prepare you well for a job as a computer forensic investigator, you still will need to adapt to the specific protocols associated with your employer. You'll also need experience in writing up your findings and, if needed, testifying in court. Internships generally last six to 18 months. Without an internship, you should have at least a year working with computers in a manner similar to that needed by law enforcement …show more content…
Many times, computer forensics practitioners work with traditional forensics experts in criminal investigations to reveal evidence. With frequent work experiences with forensics experts and lawyers, having a general knowledge of relevant laws and ethics is a nice complement to any computer forensics practitioner’s skill set. Furthermore, as many audits are conducted on businesses and illegal organizations are done electronically, computer forensics experts may want to have working knowledge in accounting and/or finance in order to prepare for such jobs.
c. Education
i. Educational requirements for computer forensic investigators are not consistent across the industry as of 2011. This is because the field is still relatively new. Although each employer has different needs, at the minimum you should have a degree or certificate in computer science or forensic investigation, preferably in cybercrime or computer security. For an entry-level position, you'll need at least an associate's degree plus an internship. Employers often look for applicants who have a bachelor's degree or higher.
2. In a court case involving a corporation, what are the implications of having an incompetent or under qualified investigator in the