Digital Forensic (DFIR) Specialist Roadmap

A compelete, visual guide to becoming a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) specialist.

This roadmap outlines the essential knowledge areas, technical skills, tools, and certifications required to build a successful career in digital forensics.

🗺️ Roadmap

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🚀 How to Use This Roadmap

1. Start at the Top: Begin with foundational topics like Hardware, OS, and Networking.
2. Build Progressively: Move from General → Software → Tools → Security.
3. Practice Constantly: Use virtual machines, CTFs, and real-world labs.
4. Certify Strategically: Prioritize certs like CHFI, For500, or Security+ early; pursue SANS courses as you advance.
5. Specialize Later: Once comfortable with core areas, focus on niches like Memory Forensics, Mobile, car, or Cloud.

💡 Tip: Don’t try to learn everything at once. Focus on one domain per month and do hands-on operations.

🙏 Credits

• Data: Yousha Aleayoub
• Design: Zahra Nasrollahi (for Adobe AI design)

📜 License

This document is licensed under the CC0 1.0 Universal. See LICENSE file

✅ Remember: A good DFIR specialist doesn’t just know tools — they understand systems, think critically, and communicate findings clearly. Keep learning and never stop investigating!