Digital Forensics Introduction Lecture Objectives

What is the main objective of forensic science?

In what types of matters can forensic scientists be involved?

What do forensic scientists primarily examine to establish associations in a crime investigation?

Why do forensic scientists present their findings in written form or as reports?

What is the general approach of forensic science towards investigating crime scenes?

What does digital forensics primarily focus on?

What is the purpose of creating an audit trail for computer-based electronic evidence according to the ACPO Principles?

According to the ACPO Principles, who should have overall responsibility for ensuring that the law and principles are adhered to in a forensic investigation?

What exceptional circumstances allow a person to access original data on a computer or storage media as per the ACPO Principles?

What key requirement must be met by a person accessing original data in exceptional circumstances as per the ACPO Principles?

What is the primary purpose of the ACPO Good Practice Guide for Digital Evidence?

In the context of digital forensics, what role does an independent third party play according to the ACPO Principles?

Which principle emphasizes the concept that every action of an individual leaves a mark at a crime scene?

What is a key requirement for a successful forensic investigation according to the text?

Which area does Digital Forensics combine with to form its nature?

What is one of the objectives of Digital Forensics mentioned in the text?

Which era is associated with the first computer practices involving mainframe computers in Digital Forensics?

What does the text recommend as a good policy when starting a forensic investigation?

Which aspect of using digital evidence can support the assumption of an electronic crime during an investigation?

What is a disadvantage of digital evidence collection?

According to Farmer and Venema (2004), what is essential when seeking to solve problems through digital evidence in a forensic investigation?

What challenge is associated with digital evidence that may have existed for only a fraction of a second?

In terms of preserving digital evidence, what advantage is related to the investigator's ability to work with a copy?

What is a significant disadvantage of digital evidence collection compared to traditional evidence collection methods?

Why is it important not to modify the media under investigation during the examination process?

What is a potential risk when examining a drive that contains encrypted data?

Why must a forensic investigator ensure that the operating system will not change the material under examination?

What is a challenge when examining modern computer operating systems?

What can be vital evidence in a forensic investigation?

What is essential for a forensic investigator to guarantee during the examination process?