The challenge of computer forensic examination lies in identifying,...

The challenge of computer forensic examination lies in identifying, training and equipping examiners to successfully complete their jobs. Modern forensic offer numerous advantages to the investigator, but alsopresent pitfalls to investigators unsure of the fundamentals. To use these tools to their maximum benefit, the investigator must understand the way information is stored. Perhaps more important, to convince testify as the proper use of these tools the forensic examiner cannot be a passive of the analysis and that he or she must plan and adapt the analysis based on an understanding of the technology and the specific legal requirements. This disadvantage I see is investigators fatigue and burnout can be a significant problem. Recent research sample of active forensic examiners found more than half of the individuals contacted felt that they did not have the workforce to complete their tasks at work. One way to reduce these complaints and ease investigator stress is through the use of commercial forensic packages.

The forensic analyst generates a report describing what evidence was identified, what elements of the crime it proposes to establish how the evidence was identified and finally how and why any summaries of evidence were created. In any given investigation the variety of possible analyses is as broad as evidence sought. When planning an analysis the investigator and forensic analyst may wish to look for everything that might be incriminating. Viewing BOX 13.4 information in this guide lists the best source of digital evidence for crimes that ranges from child abuse to domestic evidence. Once the image is secured it can be loaded onto a hard drive and placed in a seized machine for safety. Using technologies with digital evidence would be helpful for forensic analyst.

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