Disconnects of Specialized Mobile Digital Forensics within the Generalized Field of Digital Forensic Science

2020 ◽  
pp. 593-596
Author(s):  
Gregory H. Carlton ◽  
Gary C. Kessler
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Forensic Science ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Digital Forensic

The study and practice of forensic science comprises many distinct areas that range from behavioral to biological to physical and to digital matters, and in each area forensic science is utilized to obtain evidence that will be admissible within the legal framework. This article focuses on inconsistencies within the accepted methodology of digital forensics when comparing the current best practices of mobile digital devices and traditional computer devices. Here the authors raise the awareness of this disconnect in methodology, and they posit that some specific tasks within the traditional best practices of digital forensic science are artifacts of ritual rather than based on scientific requirements.

Disconnects of Specialized Mobile Digital Forensics within the Generalized Field of Digital Forensic Science

2020 ◽  
pp. 325-328
Author(s):  
Gregory H. Carlton ◽  
Gary C. Kessler
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Forensic Science ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Digital Forensic

The study and practice of forensic science comprises many distinct areas that range from behavioral to biological to physical and to digital matters, and in each area forensic science is utilized to obtain evidence that will be admissible within the legal framework. This article focuses on inconsistencies within the accepted methodology of digital forensics when comparing the current best practices of mobile digital devices and traditional computer devices. Here the authors raise the awareness of this disconnect in methodology, and they posit that some specific tasks within the traditional best practices of digital forensic science are artifacts of ritual rather than based on scientific requirements.

Disconnects of Specialized Mobile Digital Forensics within the Generalized Field of Digital Forensic Science

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-65
Author(s):  
Gregory H. Carlton ◽  
Gary C. Kessler
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Forensic Science ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Digital Forensic

The study and practice of forensic science comprises many distinct areas that range from behavioral to biological to physical and to digital matters, and in each area forensic science is utilized to obtain evidence that will be admissible within the legal framework. This article focuses on inconsistencies within the accepted methodology of digital forensics when comparing the current best practices of mobile digital devices and traditional computer devices. Here the authors raise the awareness of this disconnect in methodology, and they posit that some specific tasks within the traditional best practices of digital forensic science are artifacts of ritual rather than based on scientific requirements.

scholarly journals Review: Digital Forensics

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-175
Author(s):  
Anand Desai ◽  
Siddhesh Masurkar
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Investigation Process ◽  
Internet Network

With the advancement and growing science of technology and the internet, the threats to data and digital devices have been increasing due to hackers and data invigilators. So the branch of DIGITAL FORENSIC has been set up for the investigation of the cybercrimes committed through the means of the internet, network, digital devices, etc. There are millions of internet users worldwide who are targeted by these hackers, and they lose their data to these data thieves unknowingly. This data can be misused by cybercriminals for various purposes. This branch of forensic science tracks and investigates these cyber criminals and finds the appropriate evidence against them. This paper surveys the work of this branch gives you a brief explanation about the various sub-branches, job opportunities available, and several tools used in this investigation process.

scholarly journals Identifying Digital Forensic Frameworks Based on Processes Models

2021 ◽  
pp. 249-258
Author(s):  
Talib M. Jawad Abbas ◽  
Ahmed Salem Abdulmajeed
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Digital Evidence ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Reliable Evidence ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Investigation Process

Digital forensic is part of forensic science that implicitly covers crime related to computer and other digital devices. It‟s being for a while that academic studies are interested in digital forensics. The researchers aim to find out a discipline based on scientific structures that defines a model reflecting their observations. This paper suggests a model to improve the whole investigation process and obtaining an accurate and complete evidence and adopts securing the digital evidence by cryptography algorithms presenting a reliable evidence in a court of law. This paper presents the main and basic concepts of the frameworks and models used in digital forensics investigation.

Exploring Myths in Digital Forensics

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Gary C. Kessler ◽  
Gregory H. Carlton
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Forensic Sciences ◽  
Practical Reasons ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
Computer Scientists

Digital forensic methodology deviates significantly relative to the methods of other forensic sciences for numerous practical reasons, and it has been largely influenced by factors derived from the inception and evolution of this relatively new and rapidly changing field. Digital forensics methodology was developed more by practitioners in its early days rather than by computer scientists. This led to accepted best practices in the field that may not represent the best or, at least, tested, science. This paper explores some of these differences in the practice and evolution between digital and other forensic sciences, and recommends scientific approaches to apply to many digital forensic practice rituals.

scholarly journals The Search and Seizure of Digital Evidence by Forensic Investigators in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 1-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacobus Gerhardus Nortje ◽  
Daniel Christoffel Myburgh
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Search And Seizure ◽  
Digital Evidence ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Chain Of Custody ◽  
Principles And Standards

The discipline of digital forensics requires a combination of skills, qualifications and knowledge in the area of forensic investigation, legal aspects and information technology. The uniqueness of digital evidence makes the adoption of traditional legal approaches problematic. Information technology terminology is currently used interchangeably without any regard to being unambiguous and consistent in relation to legal texts. Many of the information technology terms or concepts have not yet achieved legal recognition. The recognition and standardisation of terminology within a legal context are of the utmost importance to ensure that miscommunication does not occur. To provide clarity or guidance on some of the terms and concepts applicable to digital forensics and for the search and seizure of digital evidence, some of the concepts and terms are reviewed and discussed, using the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 as a point of departure. Digital evidence is often collected incorrectly and analysed ineffectively or simply overlooked due to the complexities that digital evidence poses to forensic investigators. As with any forensic science, specific regulations, guidelines, principles or procedures should be followed to meet the objectives of investigations and to ensure the accuracy and acceptance of findings. These regulations, guidelines, principles or procedures are discussed within the context of digital forensics: what processes should be followed and how these processes ensure the acceptability of digital evidence. These processes include international principles and standards such as those of the Association of Chiefs of Police Officers and the International Organisation of Standardisation. A summary is also provided of the most influential or best-recognised international (IOS) standards on digital forensics. It is concluded that the originality, reliability, integrity and admissibility of digital evidence should be maintained as follows: Data should not be changed or altered. Original evidence should not be directly examined. Forensically sound duplicates should be created. Digital forensic analyses should be performed by competent persons. Digital forensic analyses should adhere to relevant local legal requirements. Audit trails should exist consisting of all required documents and actions. The chain of custody should be protected. Processes and procedures should be proper, while recognised and accepted by the industry. If the ACPO (1997) principles and ISO/IEC 27043 and 27037 Standards are followed as a forensic framework, then digital forensic investigators should follow these standards as a legal framework.  

scholarly journals On Complex Crimes and Digital Forensics

2014 ◽  
pp. 230-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin S. Olivier
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Error Rates ◽  
Decision Problems ◽  
Complexity Classes ◽  
Demarcation Criterion ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Truth Claims ◽  
Investigative Technique

Science provides the basis for truth claims in forensics. Very little research has been done to explore the scientific basis of digital forensics. The work that has been done vary widely in what they propose; in most cases it is unclear how the philosophical remarks about such forensic science apply to digital forensics practice, or that the practical suggestions are a sufficient basis to claim that practice based on them is scientific. This chapter provides an initial exploration of the potential of decision problems from the field of algorithmics to form this scientific basis. There is no doubt that decision problems operate in the scientific domain and decision problems look similar to hypotheses to be of immediate practical use. The chapter suggests that, if decision problems are used in this manner, it is clear that current digital forensics have only scratched the surface of what is possible. Probabilistic complexity classes, for example, offer interesting possibilities for performing complex tests in relatively short times, with known error rates. Using decision problems as a demarcation criterion makes it possible to distinguish between digital forensic science (or simply digital forensics) and digital forensic craft, which should be called digital investigative technique or some other suitable term that does not imply that its use leads to scientific truths.

scholarly journals Digital investigations: relevance and confidence in disclosure

ERA Forum ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Anderson ◽  
Dave Sampson ◽  
Seanpaul Gilroy
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Digital Evidence ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Different Types ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Stored Information

AbstractThe field of digital forensics has grown exponentially to include a variety of digital devices on which digitally stored information can be processed and used for different types of crimes. As a result, as this growth continues, new challenges for those conducting digital forensic examinations emerge. Digital forensics has become mainstream and grown in importance in situations where digital devices used in the commission of a crime need examining. This article reviews existing literature and highlights the challenges while exploring the lifecycle of a mobile phone examination and how the disclosure and admissibility of digital evidence develops.

Exploring Myths in Digital Forensics

2020 ◽  
pp. 355-364
Author(s):  
Gary C. Kessler ◽  
Gregory H. Carlton
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Forensic Sciences ◽  
Practical Reasons ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
Computer Scientists

Digital forensic methodology deviates significantly relative to the methods of other forensic sciences for numerous practical reasons, and it has been largely influenced by factors derived from the inception and evolution of this relatively new and rapidly changing field. Digital forensics methodology was developed more by practitioners in its early days rather than by computer scientists. This led to accepted best practices in the field that may not represent the best or, at least, tested, science. This paper explores some of these differences in the practice and evolution between digital and other forensic sciences, and recommends scientific approaches to apply to many digital forensic practice rituals.

Exploring Myths in Digital Forensics

2020 ◽  
pp. 1299-1308
Author(s):  
Gary C. Kessler ◽  
Gregory H. Carlton
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Digital Forensics ◽  
Forensic Sciences ◽  
Practical Reasons ◽  
Digital Forensic ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
Computer Scientists

Digital forensic methodology deviates significantly relative to the methods of other forensic sciences for numerous practical reasons, and it has been largely influenced by factors derived from the inception and evolution of this relatively new and rapidly changing field. Digital forensics methodology was developed more by practitioners in its early days rather than by computer scientists. This led to accepted best practices in the field that may not represent the best or, at least, tested, science. This paper explores some of these differences in the practice and evolution between digital and other forensic sciences, and recommends scientific approaches to apply to many digital forensic practice rituals.

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