We surveyed 49 computer crime investigators to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical computer crime investigator. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a computer crime investigator?

Low

High

Working as a computer crime investigator typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that computer crime investigators are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

Can I learn to become a computer crime investigator?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a computer crime investigator typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a computer crime investigator?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a computer crime investigator.