University of Alabama At Birmingham

As a digital forensics professional, you'll examine digital evidence and protect computer systems from hackers and malware. With threats continuing to mount, digital forensics experts are in high demand at companies that need cybersecurity. Careers are available in computer science, criminal justice, information systems, information technology, or law.

But catching cyber criminals means you have to think like them—and then outsmart them. So we're going to teach you the programming knowledge and tools you need to do just that. We're also going to teach you about legal evidence-gathering, investigation processes, and more. Best of all, because our criminal justice program is the only one in Alabama that requires an internship, you'll have real-world experience on your résumé when it's time to find a job.

• Cyber security jobs are growing at rate of 28 percent—much faster than average (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
• UAB students have worked with the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and companies including Facebook to catch cyber criminals and bring them to justice.