Corporate forensics is without a doubt the highest-paid of all the routes into the field, but competition for places is fierce. However, digital forensics is a growing industry, so the number of jobs available is increasing all the time. The level of interest among jobseekers is also increasing, meaning that relatively few job openings exist.

Many digital forensics companies have several different branches: an investigative team that works on cases ranging from civil complaints to criminal lawsuits; a research and development team that comes up with software solutions to speed up these investigations; a sales and marketing team that takes these solutions and sells them to clients, the list goes on and on.

If you have a degree in computer forensics or a related field, you're already well on the way to being qualified for a position like this. However, many companies are looking for people who really stand out from the crowd. Securing an internship remains one of the best ways to end up with a job in the field. It is also worth looking into training options - many of the larger forensic companies, such as Guidance Software, AccessData, and Nuix, run their own training courses which give students a grounding in digital forensic techniques. Having one or more of these on your CV can help you stand out and demonstrate to employers your dedication to the field.