Computer forensic investigations and examinations used to rely solely on data collected from the devices of individuals under investigation.
That data was colle cted through traditional "dead-box" techniques and full-disk acquisitions.
Cloud computing and storage have drastically changed the way we as forensic practitioners identify, collect and preserve digital data related to an investigation.
No longer is data guaranteed to be stored on the devices of the suspect; it may be on servers halfway across the world in an entirely different jurisdiction with different laws and privacy regulations.
It has created both legal and practical challenges related to the retrieval and analysis of evidence.
You are to write a short paper (minimum of 1,000 words) in APA format describing both the evolution of cloud computing and the issues it poses to computer forensics.
These should include both the legal issues and the logistical issues associated with actually retrieving the data using sound evidence practices.
Your paper should follow strict APA formatting requirements including proper heading and serration formatting, Abstract, page numbering, margins, etc.
This paper will count as a discussion grade. You will be evaluated on the content of your paper as well as your adherence to APA formatting requirements.
Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure are important and will be included as criteria for grading.