Challenges Of Digital Forensic

A big problem with digital evidence is, that the suspects can hide the evidence on any location on the Hard Drive. That means a judge, a police office or a forensic analyst can impossible predict where exactly the evidence is located on the Hard Drive. That implies, that the forensic analyst have to search through the entire Hard Drive to find the evidence

Digital crime has been on the increase due to the increasing use of computer and internet. This has led the investigators with another method of fighting this crime. This is Computer Forensics, a process of going into computer hard drive and capturing basic information the user believed it has been erased.

A live acquisition of data occurs in the field or remotely and can yield potential vital evidence in the RAM if the forensic examiner is quick to identify the IoT devices on the scene (Ali, Othman, Mohammad, & Saeed, 2017). Jusas, Birvinskas, & Gahramanov (2017) gave a thorough and comprehensive review of models and methods of live triage ranging from theoretical framework to current processes in use by law enforcement. Many of the models and methods mention aspects that may apply to part of live triage for IoT devices, but IoT live acquisitions are not specific to one method or model (Jusas et al., 2017). In 2006, Adelstein’s approach to digital forensics expresses the importance of utilizing live digital forensic techniques to perform a “snapshot” of the system’s state (p.64). This concept recognizes the challenge regarding the need to gather potential data in an efficient manner to evade the loss of time to gather potential evidence (Adelstein, 2006). As a technology develops, a recognition of current techniques and plan to scale that method to encompass the new technology is a smooth transition but not always possible (Oriwoh, Jazani, Epiphaniou, & Sant, 2013). When a developing technology cross clearly defined areas, challenges are bound to arise (Lillis et al., 2016).

FORENSICS’, its uses, the users of computer forensics, steps involved in this type of forensic

Computer forensics is the practice of accessing sensitive data from technology to utilize within private and criminal investigations. Experienced computer forensics workers work with police to verify and validate evidence for court cases. This part of the investigation must always be done with care and in a precise and professional manner as the evidence must be admissible and useful in the court of law. In this scenario I would follow the below procedures for the investigation and compilation of information.

A vast majority of citizens in this country are not aware of their rights as it pertains to their electronic devices. By following the practices of digital forensics and the laws set fourth to govern electronic devices. The justice system will become more clear to the average citizen.

Data is crucial to the success of any company and they are now increasing their efforts in soliciting and retrieving customer data to learn more about their client's preferences, likes, and dislikes. This, among other factors has attributed to a growing field of data science where data scientists learn to collect crucial data. While there are many types of data, this paper will primarily focus on digital data and how digital scientists can retrieve these data to support provide information for the crown or for the defense. This area has received more attention because criminals such as terrorists have realized the effectiveness of using digital devices to aid in their criminal endeavors (Reith, Carr & Gunsch, 2002, p.2). To combat this, law enforcement agencies are now relying on digital scientists to preserve, collect, analysis and interpret "digital evidence derived from digital sources" (Vincze, 2016, p.184) to help prevent cybercrime and prosecute (or exonerate) suspects. The purpose of this paper is then to illustrate why digital forensic is crucial to addressing the new dangers presented in our society by analyzing the strengths and demonstrating why the weaknesses of the field

Supportive investigation procedures and protocols should be in place in order to show that the incriminating evidence was on the electronic media. Crime has changed since the dawning of the computer age and the need for digital forensics is growing rapidly. Digital forensics has various areas based on different standards and media types, each with experts. There have been major breakthroughs in digital forensics

Digital forensics has been responsible for putting away thousands and thousands of criminals. Ranging from simple crime computer crimes to child pornography. To get quality evidence that can be admissible in court there are steps that are needed in preparing a computer investigation. There are also requirements for data recovery, as well as procedures for corporate investigations. “Digital forensics has become prevalent because law enforcement recognizes that modern day life includes a variety of digital devices that can be exploited for criminal activity, not just computer systems. While computer forensics tends to focus on specific methods for extracting evidence from a particular platform, digital forensics must be modeled such that it can encompass all types of digital devices, including future digital technologies” (Reith, Carr, and Gunsch, 2002).

The third and a crucial weakness is the lack of education in digital science. Reports and research consistently indicate that there is a lack of "education, training and certification" (Roger & Seigfried, 2004, p.14) and because there is no uniform certification, there is no gold standard that many other forensic sciences possess (Roger & Seigfried, 2004, p.15). To clarify, the reports do indicate that there exist certification boards for this field, but the problem with these certification boards is that there are specific to a "particular operating system" (Roger & Seigfried, 2004, p.15), meaning a certification for a board may mean something completely different to another. This is worrisome as with no universally accepted standards, it makes it hard for judges and juries to effectively judge the competency of any expert (Vincze, 2016, p.186). Furthermore, there is a proliferation of digital forensic classes as a consequence of the media exposure

Every form of digital evidence has a different degree of permanence that requires investigators to gather the evidence in a timely manner.

In a world where technology is increasingly becoming the way of life, it was only a matter of time before crime was no longer just in the streets but happening online as well. Criminals now get a new approach to carry out their crimes with the use of computers. Since technology is more like a murder mystery than catching the bad guy in the act, a new discipline of forensics needed to be put into place. This is known as computer forensics. Forensic science is any science used for the purpose of law. In the case of computer forensics it is “the discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to collect and analyze data from computer systems, networks, wireless communications, and storage devices in a way that is admissible as evidence in a court of law” (U.S. Cert, 2008). Meaning if you do something illegal on the Internet it can be found.

Forensic tools are essential requirements of forensic research and investigation in order to prove integrity of data and validate the result to be correct and lawful. Law enforcement cannot only rely on forensic tools to make a verdict, thus these forensic tools need to be validated in order to minimize errors and avoid wrong decisions that can result into serious consequences. As the field of digital forensics is growing in a rapid pace, there are numerous forensic tools made in order to cope with the demand. There are many concerns associated with forensic tools. First of all, these tools need to meet the standards required by the forensic tools validation association such as NIST in order to make the tool a valid source to

Digital forensics is almost like observing someone’s complete psyche, you see that person likes and dislike. You are viewing their hates and love; you are finding things they don’t want to share with anyone else in the entire world. Using digital forensics is extremely perplexing with the obligation of interpreting the digital forensics that are located in an investigation.

Cyber forensics is becoming more and more common in crime investigation, this is expected, because of the relentless development of technology brings along with it crime related with