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IS3350 Security Issues in Legal Context Unit 10 Risk Analysis, Incident Response, and Computer Forensics. Learning Objective. Explain the importance of forensics Examination in legal proceedings. Key Concepts. Risk analysis Incident response procedures Disaster recovery plans
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IS3350 Security Issues in Legal Context Unit 10 Risk Analysis, Incident Response, and Computer Forensics
Learning Objective Explain the importance of forensics Examination in legal proceedings
Key Concepts • Risk analysis • Incident response procedures • Disaster recovery plans • Cybercrime investigations
Contingency Planning • Incident Response Planning • Disaster Recovery Planning • Business Continuity Planning
Computer Forensics Investigation • Process for examining data from electronic devices • Discovery of evidence for a particular event or crime • Use of specialized software and tools • Collect and interpret stored digital evidence • Collect and interpret evidence in transit between electronic devices
Areas of Computer Forensic Investigation • Media analysis • Collect and examine data stored on physical media • Computer systems and mobile storage devices • Code analysis • Review programming code for anomalies • Discover malware added to cause harm or steal information • Network analysis • Collect and examine electronic data transmission • Identify communication from one electronic device to another
Digital Evidence Recovery Procedures • Protect the data on any electronic device • Avoid deleting, damaging, or altering data • Make exact copies of electronic data without altering the original device • Discover normal, deleted, password-protected, hidden, and encrypted files
Digital Evidence Recovery Procedures • Create timelines of electronic activity • Identify files and data that may be relevant to a case • Fully document all evidence-collection activities • Provide expert testimony on the steps taken to recover digital evidence
Computer Forensics Examiner • Finds and collects evidence on electronic devices • Works on civil and criminal cases. • Collects evidence in a scientific manner • Understands and uses specialized technologies, hardware, and software
Traits of a Computer Forensic Examiner • Sound knowledge of various computing technologies and operating systems • Competent in scientific method • Ability to conduct repeatable and verifiable examinations • Understanding of the laws of evidence and legal procedure
Traits of a Computer Forensic Examiner • Ability to access and use computer forensic tools • Detailed record-keeping • Adept reporting skills • Capable of documenting procedures for collecting evidence • Communication skills to explain in simple terms what was discovered in the examination
Summary • Risk analysis • Incident response procedures • Disaster recovery plans • Cybercrime investigations