Finding your path into DFIR 

This article introduces Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), emphasizing foundational operating system and artifact knowledge, the contrasting demands of law enforcement versus private-sector incident response, and the breadth of specialized skills required across multiple forensic domains. It underscores the need for defensible, repeatable work, strong teamwork, and communication, while advising newcomers to start hands-on with accessible tools and community resources; above all, curiosity, discipline, and passion are presented as the keys to success.