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Forensics: Collection of Sound Digital Evidence
College of Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, USA
College of Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, USA
College of Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, USA
- 1 College of Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, USA
- 2 College of Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, USA
- 3 College of Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, USA
Journal of Information Security·Volume 14 (2023)·Pages 454–463·Published 8 August 2023·DOI10.4236/jis.2023.144025
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Abstract
This summary paper will discuss the concept of forensic evidence and evidence collection methods. Emphasis will be placed on the techniques used to collect forensically sound digital evidence for the purpose of introduction to digital forensics. This discussion will thereafter result in identifying and categorizing the different types of digital forensics evidence and a clear procedure for how to collect forensically sound digital evidence. This paper will further discuss the creation of awareness and promote the idea that competent practice of computer forensics collection is important for admissibility in court.
KeywordsElectronic Discovery Reference ModelNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)Message-Digest AlgorithmSecure Hash AlgorithmForensically Sound Digital Evidence
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