Part 1:
Explain in your own words the major principles of forensic soundness and determine why these principles are critical to an investigation and case. Assess the reasons why making copies of data prior to forensic analysis plays a critical role in the soundness of the potential evidence.
- Compare and contrast the specific challenges between human-generated information and computer-generated information. Decide which you perceive to be the more challenging of the two and provide a rationale with your response.
Part 2:
- Describe what you perceive to be the most challenging and important decision to be made when building a security lab and explain why this is the case. Discuss the potential issues if this decision is not properly weighed and made a priority.
- From the e-Activity, determine the feasibility of creating an inexpensive digital forensics lab. Conclude whether or not you believe a lab using inexpensive and/or free tools and homemade devices are suitable for corporate and / or law enforcement investigations. Justify your response