Proposal / Submission Type
Peer Reviewed Paper
Location
Burlington, Vermont
Start Date
21-5-2009 2:30 PM
Abstract
In this paper we discuss the phenomena known as file slack. File slack is created each time a file is created on a hard disk, and can contain private or confidential data. Unfortunately, the methods used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to organize and save files require file slack, and users have no control over what data is saved in file slack. This document will help create awareness about the security issue of file slack and discuss research results concerning file slack.
Keywords : Computer Forensics, File Slack, Ram Slack, Disk Slack
Scholarly Commons Citation
Larson, Stephen P., "Concerning File Slack" (2009). Annual ADFSL Conference on Digital Forensics, Security and Law. 4.
https://commons.erau.edu/adfsl/2009/thursday/4
Included in
Computer Engineering Commons, Computer Law Commons, Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons, Forensic Science and Technology Commons, Information Security Commons
Concerning File Slack
Burlington, Vermont
In this paper we discuss the phenomena known as file slack. File slack is created each time a file is created on a hard disk, and can contain private or confidential data. Unfortunately, the methods used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to organize and save files require file slack, and users have no control over what data is saved in file slack. This document will help create awareness about the security issue of file slack and discuss research results concerning file slack.
Keywords : Computer Forensics, File Slack, Ram Slack, Disk Slack
