Investigative Process Methodology

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Introduction

From what was covered in Chapter 1, “Understanding Digital Forensics,” the digital forensics disciple is built on an extensive common body of knowledge (CBK) of well-established and proven scientific principles, methodologies, and techniques. With the evolution of digital forensics throughout the years, consistent advancements have been made in areas such as education, technologies, and processes, all of which painted a picture that bypassing, switching, or not following proper processes could result in missed, incomplete, or inadmissible evidence.

As early as 1984, law enforcement agencies began developing processes and procedures to use as part of their computer forensics investigations. ...

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