Proposal / Submission Type
Peer Reviewed Paper
Location
St. Paul, Minnesota
Start Date
19-5-2010 10:30 AM
Abstract
There are a number of factors that impact a digital forensics investigation. These factors include: the digital media in question, implemented processes and methodologies, the legal aspects, and the individuals involved in the investigation. This paper presents the initial idea that Digital Forensic Practice (DFP) recommendations can potentially improve how organizations handle digital evidence. The recommendations are derived from an in-depth survey conducted with practitioners in both commercial organizations and law enforcement along with supporting literature. The recommendations presented in this paper can be used to assess an organization’s existing digital forensics practices and a guide to Digital Forensics Improvement Initiatives.
Keywords: first responder; forensic readiness; organizations; procedures; digital evidence; Digital Forensic Practice.
Scholarly Commons Citation
Hoolachan, Sheona A. and Glisson, William B., "Organizational Handling of Digital Evidence" (2010). Annual ADFSL Conference on Digital Forensics, Security and Law. 7.
https://commons.erau.edu/adfsl/2010/wednesday/7
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Computer Engineering Commons, Computer Law Commons, Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons, Forensic Science and Technology Commons, Information Security Commons
Organizational Handling of Digital Evidence
St. Paul, Minnesota
There are a number of factors that impact a digital forensics investigation. These factors include: the digital media in question, implemented processes and methodologies, the legal aspects, and the individuals involved in the investigation. This paper presents the initial idea that Digital Forensic Practice (DFP) recommendations can potentially improve how organizations handle digital evidence. The recommendations are derived from an in-depth survey conducted with practitioners in both commercial organizations and law enforcement along with supporting literature. The recommendations presented in this paper can be used to assess an organization’s existing digital forensics practices and a guide to Digital Forensics Improvement Initiatives.
Keywords: first responder; forensic readiness; organizations; procedures; digital evidence; Digital Forensic Practice.
