{"id":207752,"date":"2026-05-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/cybersecurity-graduate-prepares-for-career-in-digital-forensics-jagwire\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:05:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T14:05:19","slug":"cybersecurity-graduate-prepares-for-career-in-digital-forensics-jagwire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/cybersecurity-graduate-prepares-for-career-in-digital-forensics-jagwire\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity graduate prepares for career in digital forensics \u2013 Jagwire"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity graduate prepares for career in digital forensics \u2013 Jagwire<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/jagwire.augusta.edu\/cybersecurity-graduate-prepares-for-career-in-digital-forensics\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-01 09:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: jagwire.augusta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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For Tiana Turner, choosing a career in cybersecurity didn\u2019t start in a classroom; it started with a summer camp.<\/p>\n

During her junior year at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, she attended a cybersecurity camp through the Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School. At the time, she was exploring careers, including art, law and astronomy. But the camp introduced her to cybersecurity, and she quickly realized it was something she wanted to pursue.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember thinking, \u2018Wow, this is actually really cool,\u2019\u201d Turner said. \u201cThere are so many different avenues you can go through within cybersecurity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tiana Turner said organizations like Girls Who Code gave her a community where they could support each other and grow. [Michael Holahan\/Augusta University]<\/p>\n

That experience led her to Augusta University\u2019s School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity. In May, she will graduate again, this time with a Master of Science in information security management.<\/p>\n

While completing her undergraduate degree, Turner realized she wanted to sharpen her technical skills, leading her to continue her education in the graduate program.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn undergrad, you learn a broad overview of cybersecurity,\u201d she said. \u201cI wanted to go further and develop stronger technical skills. I really enjoy hands-on work like forensics and malware analysis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her interest in digital forensics grew after taking courses that brought the field to life.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy digital forensics professors were really passionate about what they do,\u201d she said. \u201cThey would show us real-world examples of how digital evidence can be used in investigations. That\u2019s when I realized this is something I really want to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat sets Tiana apart is her drive to learn; she never settled for surface-level understanding and always pushed herself to dig deeper,\u201d said Gokila Dorai, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science. \u201cShe was always willing to go the extra mile to help her students succeed as a course assistant. I\u2019m incredibly proud of everything she has accomplished.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was the first student to tell me we inspired her to pursue digital forensics and that she was preparing for a career with federal agencies,\u201d instructor Raymond Garay-Paravisini said. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the most rewarding parts of teaching, knowing we helped inspire the next generation of digital forensics analysts and cybersecurity professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Outside the classroom, Turner found community through organizations like Women in Cybersecurity and Girls Who Code College Loop, which helped build her confidence in a male-dominated field.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving organizations like Girls Who Code gave me a community where we could support each other and grow together,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Tiana Turner, middle, with the Girls Who Code club at Easter-themed capture-the-flag competition.<\/p>\n

She served as secretary for Women in Cybersecurity for two years and helped organize events, including an Easter-themed capture-the-flag competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was fun but also technical at the same time,\u201d she said. \u201cSeeing it come together successfully was a really proud moment for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Turner also gave back through community outreach, presenting cybersecurity safety tips and helping organize fundraising efforts for\u00a0Wellstar Golisano Children\u2019s Hospital of Georgia Jagathon.<\/p>\n

Tiana Turner poses with Alexander Schwarzmann, dean of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences (left) and Professor Michael Nowatkowski after receiving the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service award.<\/p>\n

Her academic achievements earned her the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service, which supports students preparing for careers protecting the nation\u2019s digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an amazing opportunity,\u201d she said. \u201cI was able to attend conferences, connect with professionals and learn more about careers in cybersecurity.\u201d<\/p>\n

After graduation, Turner will start a career in digital forensics.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted a career where I could help people,\u201d she said. \u201cDigital forensics plays a big role in fighting cybercrime.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her advice for students considering cybersecurity is simple: \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to try it. If you\u2019re interested in it, keep learning and keep asking questions.\u201d<\/p>\n

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