# Digital Forensics Analysts > Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations. - Code: 15-1299.06 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 15-1299) - Family: [Computer & Mathematical](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-15), one of its 38 occupations - Tasks: 20 tasks (20 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/15-1299.06 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/15-1299.06.json ## What the work is made of 1. Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media. Not rated · Task 21786 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Analyze log files or other digital information to identify the perpetrators of network intrusions. Not rated · Task 21787 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Conduct predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cyber security initiatives. Not rated · Task 21788 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Create system images or capture network settings from information technology environments to preserve as evidence. Not rated · Task 21789 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 5. Develop plans for investigating alleged computer crimes, violations, or suspicious activity. Not rated · Task 21790 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Develop policies or requirements for data collection, processing, or reporting. Not rated · Task 21791 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Duplicate digital evidence to use for data recovery and analysis procedures. Not rated · Task 21792 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Identify or develop reverse-engineering tools to improve system capabilities or detect vulnerabilities. Not rated · Task 21793 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Maintain cyber defense software or hardware to support responses to cyber incidents. Not rated · Task 21794 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, policies or other issuances pertaining to digital forensics or information privacy. Not rated · Task 21795 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Perform file signature analysis to verify files on storage media or discover potential hidden files. Not rated · Task 21796 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Perform forensic investigations of operating or file systems. Not rated · Task 21797 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Perform web service network traffic analysis or waveform analysis to detect anomalies, such as unusual events or trends. Not rated · Task 21798 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Preserve and maintain digital forensic evidence for analysis. Not rated · Task 21799 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Recommend cyber defense software or hardware to support responses to cyber incidents. Not rated · Task 21800 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Recover data or decrypt seized data. Not rated · Task 21801 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 17. Write and execute scripts to automate tasks, such as parsing large data files. Not rated · Task 21802 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 18. Write cyber defense recommendations, reports, or white papers using research or experience. Not rated · Task 21803 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 19. Write reports, sign affidavits, or give depositions for legal proceedings. Not rated · Task 21804 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 20. Write technical summaries to report findings. 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