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Digital Forensics Specialist
On the certificate programme at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, staff from federal and state investigative authorities develop the skills required for their day-to-day work. Prospective and practising IT forensic specialists acquire knowledge of IT systems, networks and storage media. They learn how to secure digital evidence and analyse it forensically. This involves not only tools but also a structured approach: analysing data, identifying connections and documenting results in a manner that stands up in court ā methodically, precisely and always with the aim of providing actionable insights for investigations.
An overview of the course content
The āDigital Forensics Specialistā certificate programme is delivered almost entirely online. Students are only required to attend the Mittweida campus on two occasions: for three orientation days at the start of the summer term and a one-week on-campus session at the end of the winter term.
The programme is governed by the Digital Forensics Training Regulations (ADiF). The course lasts one year and covers legal principles, IT systems and their interconnectivity, as well as the use of software for digital data backup and forensic analysis.
To ensure that trainee case officers are optimally prepared for their field of work, the knowledge imparted in the webinars is put into practice through exercises. Practical work with evidence and the search for physical and digital traces play a central role and help students acquire the necessary practical skills and competencies.
General legal bases
Legal Basis for Cybercrime
Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
Operating Systems
Networks and Cloud Forensics
IT Forensic Reports in Practice
File systems and their manual forensic analysis
Tools for the forensic analysis of digital systems
Digital Forensics Specialist in Mittweida
In summary ā Digital Forensics Specialist in Mittweida
Specialist training for police officers and members of investigative authorities
(40 Credits)
Semester fee 107ā¬
Graduates of the certificate programme work for investigative authorities as Digital Forensics Specialists. Upon completion of the certificate programme, students can make a seamless transition to the āDigital Forensicsā expert training programme.
Application and Admission
Admission to the certificate programme for Digital Forensics Specialists is restricted exclusively to staff of federal and state investigative authorities, as well as staff of similar authorities, such as customs, tax investigation and the judiciary.
Although the programme is delivered at a university, it is open to applicants without an official university entrance qualification (Sections 4 and 4.1 of the ADiF); participants with a university entrance qualification may be awarded ECTS credits. The recognition of prior learning or modules already completed at other institutions is carried out in accordance with university regulations.
Applications are made internally via the relevant departments and are coordinated by the BKA. Contact details are available at iz24-iuk(at)bka.bund.de. The deadline for applications is 15 January.
Excellent study conditions, modern facilities and some of the most affordable rent prices in Germany for a university town mean you can focus fully on your studies. Tutorials are on hand to help with subject-specific queries, the SAXEED start-up network guides you on your journey towards developing your own business idea, and the Social Support Service provides assistance with specific life situations, such as childcare or caring for relatives. The campus also has plenty to offer: two music festivals a year, an active esports team and a vibrant student community. International students, for example, are closely connected through the Cosmopolitan Club.
