Technology Guiding Job Growth | Technology Guide and Tips

There is a television show called Person of Interest in which the opening voiceover states "You are being watched. The government has a secret system; a machine that spies on you every hour of every day. I know because I built it. I designed the machine to detect acts of terror, but it sees everything. Violent crimes involving ordinary people, people like you. Crimes the government considered irrelevant. They wouldn't act, so I decided I would. But I needed a partner, someone with the skills to intervene. Hunted by the authorities, we work in secret. You'll never find us, but victim or perpetrator; if your number's up...we'll find you."

The show has been picked up for a second season and the premise behind it is certainly quite feasible; in fact, many believe that such a machine already exists. For many of us, these statements conjure up memories of George Orwells' novel 1984.

The idea that every move we make and every step we take is being watched is extremely unnerving. On the flip side, those that are virtually attacking and pirating corporations and governments or misappropriating public funds for their own personal benefit, make the notion that they will eventually get caught, an easier pill to swallow.

But, surveillance, in any form, is a byproduct of today's times and is creating jobs for these times. Here we take a look at some of those jobs:

FBI Jobs

Leading the national effort to investigate and prosecute cybercrime is the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Combining law and technology, the field has seen a marked increase in cyber crime statistics therefore requiring the need of individuals who identify, preserve and analyze digital evidence to prosecute the cybercriminals.

Investigative Specialists perform investigative support functions through physical surveillance operations. They support Foreign Counterintelligence and/or Counterterrorism investigations, and gather intelligence information of investigative interest. Investigative Specialists are responsible for all aspects of surveillance operations from planning through execution. Their responsibilities also include the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence data gathered during surveillance operations.

Surveillance Specialists conduct fixed surveillance duties that support Foreign Counterintelligence and/or Counterterrorism investigations, and gather intelligence information of investigative interest. Surveillance Specialists utilize various communications, photographic, and technical equipment during surveillance operations.

Within the Department of Justice is the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS). This department is assigned to combating computer and intellectual property crimes worldwide. From data thefts to cyber attacks to electronic The Computer Crime Initiative is a comprehensive program designed to combat electronic breaches, data thefts, and cyber attacks on critical information systems. A position in this division will involve work with other government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and foreign counterparts.

A recent search on their job site had opportunities for experience attorneys and the position of Deputy Chief.? In this role, the job holder will be responsible for assisting the Chief in a leadership capacity over all aspects of this division and assisting in all law enforcement efforts to fight computer-based crime and intellectual property ('IP') offenses. The salary range for this position is listed as $114,468.00 - 172,200.00 annually.

Computer Forensics Specialist

With computers and computer networks playing an increasingly important role in our society, being able to extract data from these systems is an essential component to solving many crimes. This is particularly true when it comes to white collar crimes such as fraud. By extracting data from the computers used by those who committed the crimes, computer forensics experts can gather the evidence that is necessary to prosecute the person or people involved with the activity.

As a computer forensics expert, your job is to do all of the following:

??????????? Identify possible evidence

??????????? Collect computer evidence

??????????? Preserve the evidence that has been collected

??????????? Examine the collected evidence

??????????? Analyze the computer evidence

To complete these tasks, the computer forensics expert must develop the tools and techniques needed to extract evidence that is admissible to court. This evidence may be obtained from a variety of different sources, even after it has been deleted, damaged or otherwise tampered with. The evidenced may be accessed from any of the following:

??????????? Data storage devices

??????????? Microcomputer systems

??????????? Networks

Of course, in order to learn how to retrieve information from these various forms of technology, you will need to complete the proper training. Although the field of computer forensics is relatively new, it is growing rapidly. As such a growing number of educational institutions are offering degree programs specifically in the area of computer forensics. It is possible, however, to launch a career in the field by earning a degree in a related field, such as in computer science, engineering or criminal justice, though it is best to get some computer forensics training as well.

As part of your computer forensics training, you will learn a number of skills that are related to computer operating systems, storage devices, software applications and programming languages. You will also learn more about all of the following:

??????????? Cryptology

??????????? File Formats

??????????? Investigative techniques

??????????? Networking routing, security and communication

??????????? Reverse software engineering

??????????? Software drivers

In addition, you will learn more about a variety of different computer forensics tools, including email converters, password crackers, Forensic Toolkit (FTK) software applications and EnCase. Of course, you will also need to have solid analytical and technical skills in order to apply the knowledge that you gain from your training program.

hunger games premiere the bachelor good morning america red meat bachelor ben jon hamm kim kardashian law school rankings