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IT Forensic Specialist

IT & Technology

IT forensic specialists secure, analyze, and evaluate digital evidence in cases of cybercrime, data leaks, and corporate incidents. They examine hard drives, mobile devices, cloud storage, and network traffic, prepare court-admissible reports, and work with law enforcement and legal departments. They require solid knowledge of IT security and law.

Entry
~CHF 85'000
CHF 7'083/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 110'000
CHF 9'167/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 140'000
CHF 11'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration48 months

Your path to IT Forensic Specialist

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 85'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics6/10
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🔬 Science6/10
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💻 IT9/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity5/10
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🤝 Social Contact4/10
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💪 Physical Demands1/10
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📈 Career Growth7/10
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🔮 Future Outlook8/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk2/10
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