Preservation of Digital Evidence

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What does chain of custody refer to?

The location of the evidence

Handling and maintaining evidence, including ownership, transfer, and modification (correct)

The physical properties of the evidence

The value of the evidence in court

Why is maintaining chain of custody important?

To demonstrate the physical properties of the evidence

To speed up the legal process

To prove the innocence of the accused

To satisfy legal requirements and ensure the integrity of evidence (correct)

What information does the chain of custody contain?

Procedures followed in working with the evidence

The location of the evidence

Proof that the analysis is based on copies identical to the original evidence

All of the above (correct)

What is required for evidence to be admissible in a court of law?

A high level of confidence regarding the integrity of evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step that should be taken when dealing with an electronic crime incident?

Copying one or more images of the attacked system Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to preserve evidence in a cybercrime incident?

To ensure the integrity and value of evidence in legal proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if the system is rebooted without taking necessary precautions in a cybercrime incident?

The evidence could be lost or corrupted Signup and view all the answers

Why do most enterprises respond to intrusions only after they have occurred?

Due to lack of proper equipment for dealing with intrusions Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if evidence in a cybercrime incident is inappropriately managed and responded to in an ad hoc manner?

The evidence loses its integrity and value in legal proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is essential for providing context for cybersecurity professionals responding to cybercrime incidents?

Browser history, contact lists, cookies, documents, hidden files, images, metadata, temporary files, and videos Signup and view all the answers

Preservation of Digital Evidence

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Questions and Answers

What does chain of custody refer to?

Why is maintaining chain of custody important?

What information does the chain of custody contain?

What is required for evidence to be admissible in a court of law?

What is the first step that should be taken when dealing with an electronic crime incident?

Why is it important to preserve evidence in a cybercrime incident?

What could happen if the system is rebooted without taking necessary precautions in a cybercrime incident?

Why do most enterprises respond to intrusions only after they have occurred?

What could happen if evidence in a cybercrime incident is inappropriately managed and responded to in an ad hoc manner?

What type of data is essential for providing context for cybersecurity professionals responding to cybercrime incidents?

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