Cyber Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism Major

Description: A program focusing on the principles and techniques used to identify, search, seize and analyze digital media and to conduct cyber investigations against criminal and terrorist activity. Includes instruction in computer boot processes and drives, jumper setting, file access and reconstruction, hacking, network systems, cryptography, programming, investigative techniques, forensic imagery, web-based investigation methods, cyberterrorism, and applicable laws and administrative procedures. Is Cyber Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism the right major for you?
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Cyber Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism Major

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$73,010

Median Hourly Wage

$35.10*

Total Employed Nationally

110,640


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.