Steps to Take in a Computer Forensics Investigation

Computer forensics is a meticulous practice. When a crime involving electronics is suspected, a computer forensics investigator takes each of the following steps to reach — hopefully — a successful conclusion:



  1. Obtain authorization to search and seize.



  2. Secure the area, which may be a crime scene.



  3. Document the chain of custody of every item that was seized.



  4. Bag, tag, and safely transport the equipment and e-evidence.



  5. Acquire the e-evidence from the equipment by using forensically sound methods and tools to create a forensic image of the e-evidence.


    Keep the original material in a safe, secured location.



  6. Design your review strategy of the e-evidence, including lists of keywords and search terms.



  7. Examine and analyze forensic images of the e-evidence (never the original!) according to your strategy.



  8. Interpret and draw inferences based on facts gathered from the e-evidence. Check your work.



  9. Describe your analysis and findings in an easy-to-understand and clearly written report.



  10. Give testimony under oath in a deposition or courtroom.






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