– This competence has seen a surge in demand due to the rising prominence of cyber threats and data breaches in our increasingly digital world, says Head of Computing at Noroff.
Starting from August 2024, Noroff University College will be offering a bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
Technology is advancing at a rapid rate, creating new opportunities in this dynamic and diversifying sector. Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) is an exciting field that revolves around navigating and resolving issues involving digital systems.
– It's all about analysing and deciphering digital data to investigate cybercrimes, mitigate threats, and handle security incidents effectively. Students who graduate will hold an analytical mindset that allows them to investigate and interpret situations and data, says Head of Computing at Noroff University College, Emlyn Butterfield.
What is Digital Forensics and Incident Response?
Digital Forensics involves the use of scientific processes to detect, analyse, and recover data from digital devices (like computers, smartphones, networks) while preserving the integrity of the evidence for potential legal proceedings. This can include activities like tracing cyber attacks back to their source, recovering lost or deleted data, or unearthing digital artefacts that could suggest malicious activity.
Incident Response, on the other hand, is about managing and mitigating the impact of cyber attacks, ransomware, malware or breaches. It involves a structured process to handle each situation, including preparation, detection, containment, eradication of threats, recovery, and lessons learned.
Highly valuable competence
Emlyn says that DFIR is a rapidly growing field that combines a passion for cybersecurity with the thrill of solving complex puzzles.
Businesses need experts who can understand, respond and investigate these challenges, making professionals with these skills extremely valuable. Emlyn Butterfield
– By delving into this fascinating discipline, students will gain expertise in uncovering and analysing digital evidence, tracking cybercriminals, and safeguarding critical data.
He continues:
– This competence has seen a surge in demand due to the rising prominence of cyber threats and data breaches in our increasingly digital world. Businesses need experts who can understand, respond and investigate these challenges, making professionals with these skills extremely valuable.
By delving into this fascinating discipline, students will gain expertise in uncovering and analysing digital evidence, tracking cybercriminals, and safeguarding critical data.
New bachelor's degrees
Noroff will expand its range of study programs with two new bachelor's degrees in 2024. In addition to Digital Forensics and Incident Response, there will also be a bachelor's degree in Digital Assurance and Security Management. You can secure a study place starting from September 1st. If you would like to know more about the bachelor's degree, please contact our study advisors for more information.
Noroff University College also offers IT bachelor’s degrees in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics og Applied Data Science.