Hello Ipsita Ainsley,


What is Cyber Forensics?

• Cyber forensics lets you scientifically process stored data in an electrical format through capturing, imaging and analyzing. 
• The main goal in this field is to identify, preserve, recover, analyze and present facts and opinions about the data present. 
• It is culmination of multiple disciplines. You need to know the law for proper formal investigation, research methods in order to effectively handle evidence, and judgement in order to come to solutions by properly analysing the data present, learning the truth, and then taking actions based on what you have learnt.
• It is a method which is used in civil proceeding along with a wide spread use in computer and mobile forensics. A legal proceeding requires processes like data recovery, tracing, analysis and investigation and that is where cyber forensics comes handy.

How to pursue Cyber Forensics:

• You need to complete your Bachelors in Information Technology or Computer Sciences. You can then opt for Masters (M.Sc or M.Tech) in Information Security or Cyber Forensics.
• You can do some certificated courses like CCFP, CHFI, AccessData, FTK Examination, EnCE, Data64, SANS Forensics. These courses will help you get in the cyber forensics department. 
• You can even learn this through training in good IT Companies which will provide you knowledge not just about cyber forensics but also let you practically apply them.

Cyber Forensic Courses in India:

1. IFS Forensic Science Education:

The institute offers corporate, legal, forensic science and cyber forensic courses in India. The courses offered are as follows:

• A Short-Term Certification Course in Cyber Crimes, Cyber Forensics, Cyber Security & Cyber Law
• An Advanced Certification in Cyber Crimes, Cyber Forensics, Cyber Security & Cyber Law
• A PG Certification in Cyber Forensics, Cyber Crimes, Cyber Security & Cyber Law
• An Expert/Gold Certification in Cyber Crimes, Cyber Forensics, Cyber Security & Cyber Law
• A Specialized Professional Certification in Cyber Crimes, Cyber Forensics, Cyber Security & Cyber Law
• An Universal Certification in Cyber Crimes, Cyber Forensics, Cyber Security & Cyber Law

2. Indian School of Ethical Hacking:

The institute is concerned with providing courses on IT Security to engineering graduates and working professionals. Following are the programmes offered in this institute:

• Certified Ethical Hacker Certification
• Network Penetration Testing Expert
• Professional Certification in Computer Forensics

3. Gujarat Forensic Sciences University:

This university was established purely for forensic sciences. The courses offered here are globally recognised. The courses offered are:

• MSc in Digital Forensics and Information Assurance
• M.Tech in Cyber Security and Incident Response
• IBA/RBI Approved Certified Information Security Professional Course (Cyber Security)
• Certificate Diploma in Cyber Crime Investigation (Only for Government Law Enforcement Agencies)
• Certificate Diploma in Cyber Security

4. SRM University:

It is one of the top universities in the country offering a course in cyber forensics. The course offered is:

• M.Tech in Information Secutity and Computer Forensics.

5. IIIT Delhi:

IIIT has a cybersecurity and research centre that provides cyber security training and cyber foresic courses. The courses offered are:

• M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Information Security and Cyber Forensics

6. University of Madras:

University of Madras has been one of the oldest institutes in India offering courses in cyber forensics and information sciences. Courses offered are:

• M.Sc in Information Security and Cyber Forensics

Scope in Cyber Forensics:

• Cyber forensics can work in the Law enforcement agencies in both India and abroad.
• Jobs which open are computer forensic investigator, computer forensic technician, digital forensics specialist, computer forensic analyst, computer forensics specialist etc.
• A prospective job is in the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, run by the central government these organisation are located in multiple places in India.
• You can get into the teaching line. You can teach cyber forensics in colleges and universities.

All the best!

I hope this helps!

Do revert back in case of any doubts.

Dear Ipsita,

To get into cyber forensics, you nees to hold a graduate degree in computer science,information technology or computer applications and a post graduation degree in cyber forensics or cyber security. Below are some of the top colleges for cyber forensics in India-

• IFS Forensic Science Education.
• Indian School of Ethical Hacking.
• Gujarat Forensic Sciences University.
• SRM University.
• IIIT Delhi.

Regards