30 Questions
What are the key components of digital forensics?
Identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence
Why must senior management be concerned about data breaches?
To ensure compliance with data protection regulations
Which of the following is an example of regulation requiring data retention for a specific period?
Rapid Incident Containment Act (RICA)
What distinguishes law enforcement forensic rules from corporate forensic rules?
Law enforcement rules are more restrictive than corporate rules
In digital forensics, what is the purpose of chain of custody?
To ensure the integrity and admissibility of evidence
Why is it important for organizations to have transparency measures in place?
To prove that reasonable measures were taken to protect against hackers
What is one common type of file to look for during a forensic investigation?
Files with strange names
Which type of logs are considered one of the most valuable sources of information in forensic investigations?
Device log files
What is the first point analyzed in an email header during a forensic investigation?
IP address of the e-mail sender
Which protocols are required for sending and receiving mail?
SMTP, TCP, IP, POP, IMAP
How is email message transmission facilitated according to the text?
Define protocol (SMTP) and TCP/IP packets
Where is the password file stored on a computer running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows Server 2003/2008?
Security Accounts Manager (SAM)
What is a key aspect to being a successful expert witness?
Being well-prepared
During direct examination, who asks the witness questions?
The counsel/attorneys of the witness
What is a key component to effective communication as an expert witness?
Maximizing understanding
What should an expert witness be prepared to justify?
Their actions taken
What is a recommended approach for an expert witness to keep their testimony concise?
Keep the audience in mind and tell a story
In what phase does the opposing counsel ask questions to weaken the provided testimony?
'Cross examination' phase
What is the main objective of capturing data image in computer forensics?
To explore the imaging process
Who is authorized to intercept communication under interception direction as per the text?
Party to the communication
What is prohibited when it comes to providing communication-related information?
Storing communication-related information by telecommunication services
Under what circumstances can communication be intercepted for purposes of determining location in case of emergency?
In case of emergency
What is a key step in the imaging process mentioned in the text?
Preparing media and tools
What must be done when capturing non-volatile data in computer forensics?
Create a duplicate hard disk
What is the recommended method to save volatile data according to the text?
Saving it to a remote forensic system
Which tool should be used to show running processes/services according to the text?
PsService
What should be recorded when creating a bit stream image of a disk according to the text?
The date, time, examiner, and tools used
Which action can destroy evidence when creating a duplicate hard disk?
Powering on the PC before removing storage media
What type of copy is recommended for creating a duplicate hard disk according to the text?
Disk-to-image file copy
Which device is mentioned in the text as requiring specific tools for data extraction?
Cell phone
Test your knowledge on the process of identifying, preserving, analysing, and presenting digital evidence in a legal proceeding, including the importance of Chain of Custody in determining the legitimacy of evidence. Explore concepts related to data breaches, transparency rules, and legal liability in digital forensics.
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