The document discusses best practices for computer forensics as established by the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE). It covers procedures for evidence collection, handling, triage, acquisition, analysis, documentation, and reporting. The document provides guidelines but not step-by-step instructions, and notes limitations such as not covering all devices and emerging technologies.
SWGDE Best Practices for Computer ForensicsDavid Sweigert
The document outlines best practices for computer forensics, including evidence collection, handling, triage, packaging, acquisition, analysis, documentation, reporting, and review. It provides guidelines for collecting digital evidence at a scene, transporting it safely, performing initial previews to prioritize data, acquiring full forensic images or copies of storage media, analyzing the data while fully documenting all examination steps, and ultimately reviewing the entire process. The document is intended to help examiners and field collectors properly process computer evidence for forensic investigations.
Unnatural Practice Of Case Management Revised 0610dparalegal
The document discusses the advantages of implementing an electronic case management system over a traditional paper-based system. It notes that an electronic system allows for lower costs, instant access to files from any location, easier collaboration between attorneys and staff, and integration with calendaring and notification systems. The document provides tips for setting up an electronic system, such as using a scanner to digitize documents and software like Adobe Acrobat to convert and store files electronically. Overall, an electronic system mirrors the organization of a paper file system but provides greater efficiency and accessibility of information.
Career Services Alliant International UniversityChristine Shine
The document provides information about career services available to undergraduate and graduate students at Alliant International University's Scripps Ranch campus, including career counseling, career assessments, assistance with job and internship searches, resume and cover letter reviews and critiques, interview preparation and networking help, career workshops, career resources in the campus Career Center, scholarship information, and a website for additional details. Students can make appointments or visit the Career Services office between 10am and 5pm to take advantage of these resources.
Mohini arora visualcv_resume final functionalcv-1Mohini Arora
Mohini Arora has over 5 years of experience in various industries including entertainment, events, production, advertising, teaching, and communication. She has held roles such as Client Servicing Executive, Creative Coordinator, Client Servicing for events, Communication Trainer, and Advertising Lecturer. Mohini has a master's degree in advertising and public relations and additional training in photography and DTP. She has strengths in communication, coordination, computer and design skills, photography, and creative writing.
El documento describe las nuevas formas de comunicación y aprendizaje facilitadas por la tecnología. Discuten los nuevos sistemas de comunicación y cómo la tecnología posibilita el aprendizaje al permitir el acceso a información de todo el mundo. También enumera diez rasgos clave de las nuevas formas de comunicación e información, como la exuberancia, velocidad e interactividad. Concluye que la información debe ser un bien para toda la sociedad.
Bueno, renata. poemas problemas. 1a edição. editora do brasil. 2011Julio de Pontes
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, maior tela e melhor processador. O novo aparelho custará US$ 100 a mais que o modelo anterior e estará disponível para pré-venda em 1 mês. Analistas esperam que o novo smartphone ajude a empresa a aumentar suas vendas e lucros no próximo trimestre.
Navkshitij is an NGO established in 2003 to help mentally challenged individuals by organizing activities, teaching life skills, and creating a compassionate environment. It currently has 50 mentally challenged individuals and 44 staff members. The vision is to create a home for mentally challenged adults where they can live happily with dignity and security. During her winter internship, the author participated in activities and workshops with mentally challenged friends of different ages and learned it is important to give them an enjoyable life through achievement-oriented activities.
Career Services offers presentations and tours to faculty who need to be absent from class. Presentations cover topics like business etiquette, finding internships and jobs, networking, resume writing, and interviewing. Faculty can bring their class for a tour of the Career Center. Career Services can also integrate career information into faculty curriculum by providing materials and determining services. A variety of career-related handouts are available to enhance courses.
SWGDE Best Practices for Computer ForensicsDavid Sweigert
The document outlines best practices for computer forensics, including evidence collection, handling, triage, packaging, acquisition, analysis, documentation, reporting, and review. It provides guidelines for collecting digital evidence at a scene, transporting it safely, performing initial previews to prioritize data, acquiring full forensic images or copies of storage media, analyzing the data while fully documenting all examination steps, and ultimately reviewing the entire process. The document is intended to help examiners and field collectors properly process computer evidence for forensic investigations.
Unnatural Practice Of Case Management Revised 0610dparalegal
The document discusses the advantages of implementing an electronic case management system over a traditional paper-based system. It notes that an electronic system allows for lower costs, instant access to files from any location, easier collaboration between attorneys and staff, and integration with calendaring and notification systems. The document provides tips for setting up an electronic system, such as using a scanner to digitize documents and software like Adobe Acrobat to convert and store files electronically. Overall, an electronic system mirrors the organization of a paper file system but provides greater efficiency and accessibility of information.
Career Services Alliant International UniversityChristine Shine
The document provides information about career services available to undergraduate and graduate students at Alliant International University's Scripps Ranch campus, including career counseling, career assessments, assistance with job and internship searches, resume and cover letter reviews and critiques, interview preparation and networking help, career workshops, career resources in the campus Career Center, scholarship information, and a website for additional details. Students can make appointments or visit the Career Services office between 10am and 5pm to take advantage of these resources.
Mohini arora visualcv_resume final functionalcv-1Mohini Arora
Mohini Arora has over 5 years of experience in various industries including entertainment, events, production, advertising, teaching, and communication. She has held roles such as Client Servicing Executive, Creative Coordinator, Client Servicing for events, Communication Trainer, and Advertising Lecturer. Mohini has a master's degree in advertising and public relations and additional training in photography and DTP. She has strengths in communication, coordination, computer and design skills, photography, and creative writing.
El documento describe las nuevas formas de comunicación y aprendizaje facilitadas por la tecnología. Discuten los nuevos sistemas de comunicación y cómo la tecnología posibilita el aprendizaje al permitir el acceso a información de todo el mundo. También enumera diez rasgos clave de las nuevas formas de comunicación e información, como la exuberancia, velocidad e interactividad. Concluye que la información debe ser un bien para toda la sociedad.
Bueno, renata. poemas problemas. 1a edição. editora do brasil. 2011Julio de Pontes
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, maior tela e melhor processador. O novo aparelho custará US$ 100 a mais que o modelo anterior e estará disponível para pré-venda em 1 mês. Analistas esperam que o novo smartphone ajude a empresa a aumentar suas vendas e lucros no próximo trimestre.
Navkshitij is an NGO established in 2003 to help mentally challenged individuals by organizing activities, teaching life skills, and creating a compassionate environment. It currently has 50 mentally challenged individuals and 44 staff members. The vision is to create a home for mentally challenged adults where they can live happily with dignity and security. During her winter internship, the author participated in activities and workshops with mentally challenged friends of different ages and learned it is important to give them an enjoyable life through achievement-oriented activities.
Career Services offers presentations and tours to faculty who need to be absent from class. Presentations cover topics like business etiquette, finding internships and jobs, networking, resume writing, and interviewing. Faculty can bring their class for a tour of the Career Center. Career Services can also integrate career information into faculty curriculum by providing materials and determining services. A variety of career-related handouts are available to enhance courses.
Digital and Multimedia Evidence as a Forensic Science DisciplineDavid Sweigert
The document discusses digital forensics as both an investigative tool and a forensic science discipline. As a forensic science, digital forensics uses scientific methods to acquire, analyze, and report electronically stored information for use in legal proceedings. This includes using quality control, validated tools and processes, trained experts, and objectivity. As an investigative tool, digital forensics focuses on identifying and recovering information from various digital sources to aid investigations. Information can flow between the two uses but must meet scientific standards when used forensically.
Software Paper – ACCT 422Auditors use electronic software prog.docxwhitneyleman54422
Software Paper – ACCT 422
Auditors use electronic software programs such as ACL and Teammate software to help them conduct testing of the client’s data and documentation. In addition, auditor’s use electronic software such as Idea to help them perform sampling of the client’s data.
Research two Audit Software programs: Select (1) either ACL or Team and (2) IDEA.
In a paper 2-3 pages single spaced, describe the purpose of the audit software and describe its capabilities. Provide at least two examples of how companies have used the software as it relates to audit capacity. Discuss the benefits from using the software. Discuss disadvantages from using the software if any. Finally, discuss in detail how you would use the software in the context of the SEC company that you selected. The following links may be helpful.
http://www.acl.com/
http://www.casewareanalytics.com/products/idea-data-analysis
http://www.teammatesolutions.com/home.aspx
All papers are to be single spaced using 12 point font size. Sources for the paper are not included in the minimum number of pages neither is the cover page if you choose to prepare one.
Ensure that your name is included in the file name. For example, the file name should be: yourlastnameWeek#assignmentname.doc.
Project Evaluation Rubric
Component
Exemplary (3)
Adequate (2)
Inadequate (1)
Score
Project overview
Effectively and insightfully develops a set of testable, supportable and impactful study hypotheses.
Develops a set of testable and supportable hypotheses.
Hypotheses are not testable or justifiable.
Justification for hypotheses
The introduction section provides a cogent overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrates outstanding critical thinking.
The introduction section provides a logical overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrates competent critical thinking.
Very little support for the conceptual and theoretical relevant to the study hypotheses was provided. Provides little evidence of sound critical thinking.
Supporting evidence
Provides clearly appropriate evidence to support position
Provides adequate evidence to support position
Provides little or no evidence to support position
Review of relevant research
Sophisticated integration, synthesis, and critique of literature from related fields. Places work within larger context.
Provides a meaningful summary of the literature. Shows understanding of relevant literature
Provides little or no relevant scholarship.
Maintains purpose/focus
The project is well organized and has a tight and cohesive focus that is integrated throughout the document
The project has an organizational structure and the focus is clear throughout.
The document lacks focus or contains major drifts in focus
Methodology
· Sample
· Procedures
· Measures
· Data analytic plan
Identifies appropriate methodologies and research techniques (e.g., justifies the sample,.
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3
Financial Service Security EngagementLearning Team CCMGT/400
April 8th, 2019
Ellen Gaston
Financial Service Security Engagement
· Create a plan that addresses the secure use of mobile devices by internal employees and external employees as they use mobile devices to access these applications.
· Recommend physical security and environmental controls to protect the data center which runs the on-site applications.
Introduction
Integrating cloud-based, customer relationship management (CRM) software application with the on-site software applications that manage customer accounts and investment portfolios can assist a firm to create more leads, increase revenue, minimize the cost of sales, and improve customer services. However, this system has some security risks and requires an organization to create a plan that addresses its secure use.
Mobile Gadget Security/Bring Your Own Device Plan (BYOD)
This involves creating a gadget usage policy, before issuing them to workers. This entails limitation of its use and probable actions against its violation (Michener, 2015). Employees also are taught on how to mitigate security risks of mobile phones. If workers can utilize their personal gadgets, BYOD security policy is created, which comprises of installing distant wiping application on all devices to store data accessed from the organization (Michener, 2015). Organization should install current antivirus software to all devices to prevent hacking and loss of data. The content stored in the mobile devices should be backed up on organization’s computers on regularly basis to make sure that the data is safe if a gadget is stolen or lost.
Selecting Passwords
Passwords meant for the devices should be strong enough and not common to any third party. This ensures privacy as it prevents data linkage to unwanted individuals. On a different point, carrying out consistent mobile security audits and penetration assessment is one of the physical securities and environmental control measures. In this case, a firm hires a recognized security testing company to audit their gadget security and carry out penetration assessment (Michener, 2015). This ensures data protection as any noticed channels of data linkage drives the firm to upgrade its system.
· Propose audit assessment and processes that will be used to ensure that the cloud-based CRM software provider uses appropriate physical security and environmental controls to protect their data centers which run your cloud-based CRM software.
· Develop identity and access management policies for both the on-site systems and the cloud-based CRM.
Customers should be aware that unique data security issues arise in a cloud computing environment. For example, in an ASP environment, a single physical server may be dedicated to the customer for hosting the application and storing the customer’s data. However, in a cloud computing environment, technologies and approaches used to facilitate scalability, such .
This document discusses electronic evidence services provided by RenewData Corp. It describes RenewData's benefits such as cost savings compared to handling electronic discovery internally or through other vendors. RenewData offers services for planning, preservation, collection, processing, review and production of electronic evidence from one secure facility. The document provides details on RenewData's methodology and cost management approach for electronic discovery.
Designing of clinical study protocol rumana hameedRumana Hameed
This document provides guidance on designing clinical study documents, including protocols and case report forms (CRFs). It discusses key components of trial master files, protocols, and their amendments. Protocols should include background information, objectives, design, endpoints, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and plans for statistical analysis and publication. CRFs are important trial documents used to collect patient data uniformly. Their design should follow guidelines, with clear instructions and formatting. Errors in CRFs should be addressed through queries. Overall, the document outlines best practices for developing the main documents used to conduct clinical trials and collect trial data.
Here are the steps to bulk import inventory items in OneTrust:
1. Navigate to Data Mapping > Setup: Inventory Manager > Import/Export.
2. Click "Import" and select the CSV file containing your inventory items.
3. Map the CSV column headers to the appropriate OneTrust fields.
4. Select whether to insert new items or update existing items.
5. Click "Import" to upload the file.
6. A job will run to import the items. You can view the status and results on this page.
7. Optionally, you can export your existing inventory to a CSV for editing and re-importing changes.
The bulk import feature allows efficiently
Digital forensics is a scientific field that involves the identification, collection, examination, and analysis of digital data for use as evidence in court. It has several sub-disciplines including computer forensics, network forensics, mobile device forensics, digital image/video/audio forensics, memory forensics, and cloud forensics. The goal of digital forensics is to recover electronic evidence from computers, networks, mobile devices, and digital media in a forensically sound manner.
11-Incident Response, Risk Management Sample Question and Answer-24-06-2023.pptabhichowdary16
This document outlines the steps of an incident response process including identification, recording, initial response, communication, containment, response strategy formulation, classification, investigation, and recovery. It discusses strategies for each step such as gathering information, validating incidents, determining appropriate response personnel, containment techniques, and formulating strategies based on business impact and recovery efforts. Common security incidents and appropriate reporting procedures are also addressed.
CompTIA exam study guide presentations by instructor Brian Ferrill, PACE-IT (Progressive, Accelerated Certifications for Employment in Information Technology)
"Funded by the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Grant #TC-23745-12-60-A-53"
Learn more about the PACE-IT Online program: www.edcc.edu/pace-it
The document discusses the need for calibration standards for network devices used to collect forensic data on networks. Currently there are no standards, and network evidence is admitted in court without calibration of the collecting devices. This could lead to unreliable evidence and legal challenges. The document proposes developing network device calibration standards based on current network testing protocols to validate the reliability of network forensic data collection and support the admissibility of network evidence in court.
Data Protection Compliance Check - Outsourcing - Part 2 "Paper" (C2P relation...Tommy Vandepitte
Outsourcing data processing operations entails specific risks and requirements under the law and under sound risk management.
Therefore a set of three templates is developed to look at outsourcing of data processing operations:
(1) the (internal) organisation of the controller including policies and procedures,
(2) the relationship between the controller and the processor, mainly via the agreement and
(3) the (internal) organisation of the processor.
This template aims to give guidance to a check on a specific relationship between a controller and a processor, thus limiting the scope.
The DPCC contains checklists. They aim to provide some guidance in the check. However, be aware that some (parts of) checklists may not apply and that no checklist ever includes all possible relevant questions. So check with open eyes.
This template addresses that relationship looking at several stages from the controller side
(a) in the selection,
(b) in the agreement and
(c) in (the follow-up of) the performance.
This template should be used in a risk-based fashion. Therefore it is expected that critical, key, and/or high-risk outsourced data processing operations of the controller are submitted to a check with priority.
The result of this check hopefully is a certain comfort in the application of the controller’s procedures and rules with regard to outsourcing data processing operations. If such comfort is not found, it should be determined whether amends can be made, through an amendment to the agreement or the follow-up mechanisms, or a better discipline in applying them. Also, lessons may be learnt with regard to the effectiveness of the controller’s procedures and rules.
This document provides Rules of Behavior for the internal and external users of the <Information System Name> system. The Rules of Behavior describe security controls associated with user responsibilities and expectations for following security policies. Section 1 provides an overview of Rules of Behavior. Section 2 describes recommended Rules of Behavior for internal users, such as complying with copyright, reporting security incidents, and safeguarding resources. Section 3 describes recommended Rules of Behavior for external users, such as maintaining credential confidentiality, reporting security incidents, and using encryption. Both sections require users to sign acceptance of the Rules of Behavior.
This document provides guidance on selecting the most appropriate cable diagnostic program for a medium voltage cable system. It discusses the evolution of cable diagnostics from 2006 to 2014 based on surveys of over 100 utilities. The use of some techniques, such as very low frequency withstand tests, has increased in that time period due to improvements in equipment and knowledge. The document provides a five-step process called SAGE for selecting diagnostic techniques in a transparent manner and offers information and considerations to help users choose techniques that best suit their needs and risk tolerance.
This document proposes a framework for cross drive correlation using Normalized Compression Distance (NCD) as a similarity metric. The framework consists of the following sub-tasks:
1. Disk image preprocessing - Extracting data blocks from disk images without parsing file system data.
2. NCD similarity correlation - Calculating NCD scores between all pairs of data blocks to determine similarity.
3. Reports and graphical output - Generating reports on correlated drives and graphical representations of similarity scores.
4. Data block extraction - Extracting data blocks that satisfy a given similarity threshold for further analysis.
The framework aims to provide preliminary analysis of evidence spanning multiple disks in an automated manner without requiring in-depth
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1. Outline a vivid and comprehensive list of problems that confronts the current state of any selected establishment of your own and suggest solutions for each of them. EV[10 marks] 2 Identify the technological growth in digital forensic with respect to your chosen establishment. EV[10 marks] 3. Discuss the simulation system software development that you would adopt for this project and justify your choice. CR[10 marks] 4. Create and simulate all the possible ideas concerning your data. CR[20 marks] s. Design and verify some pilot runs to validate the designed model and to determine other needed conditions for simulation runs. EV[20 marks] a. Design reports that should be generated from the digital forensic with respect to your chosen establishment. EV[15 marks] 7. Discuss the testing strategies/techniques that you would use on this project; and provide a table of test criteria and corresponding test data for the testing. EV[15 marks] Digital forensics is the study of electronic data for identifying the hidden elements or improving the existing element. It helps to recover the original content from degraded or erased data through a sequential investigation procedure. The main objective is to find the evidence in available data and reconstruct the data into an original form for the prospective users. Here, the investigation process involves data collection, identification and justification. Generally, the forensics analysers have implementation steps to do the investigation. And, it may be varied based on the investigation data, device, and procedure. The common step involved in forensics investigation include, evidence collection, analysis of different digital forensics and forensic documentation and inquiry. Forensic investigations are performed for low purposes. So, it is essential to maintain the evidence in high protection for the acceptance of court. The procedure for digital forensics starting from evidence collection to presentation includes; Detection: identify and collect data storage to securely store the collected data against interference. Investigation: analyse and reconstruct the data to attain conclusion. Reporting: record the reconstructed data. Visualization: present the overall evidences from conclusion. There are several types of digital forensics, the two main classifications are; Host-based forensics: analyse the criminal action by computer-based data. Network forensics: analyse the criminal actions by session and traffic data. The different sources of forensics analysis include; Email message, smartphone RSS traces, virus and malware, recorded video /voice, mobile/telephone contacts and calls, user information (credentials, Email. Access Time, Zone, etc), device information (Device Name, Serial number, Model, etc), Application Information (registered, Host/users/Device name, Bearer token, etc), Network Connectivity information (Addresses of IP, MAC gateway, server, etc), others: communication mrotocol twone data ets
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Designing and building a forensic laboratory is a complicated undertaking. Design issues include those considerations present when designing any building, with enhanced concern and special requirements involving environmental health and safety, hazardous materials, management, operational efficiency, adaptability, security of evidence, preservation of evidence in an uncontaminated state, as well as budgetary concerns.
CYBER FORENSICS AND AUDITING
Topics Covered: Introduction to Cyber Forensics, Computer Equipment and associated storage, media Role of forensics Investigator, Forensics Investigation Process, Collecting Network based Evidence Writing, Computer Forensics Reports, Auditing, Plan an audit against a set of audit criteria, Information Security Management, System Management. Introduction to ISO 27001:2013
Discover the benefits of outsourcing SEO to Indiadavidjhones387
"Discover the benefits of outsourcing SEO to India! From cost-effective services and expert professionals to round-the-clock work advantages, learn how your business can achieve digital success with Indian SEO solutions.
Digital and Multimedia Evidence as a Forensic Science DisciplineDavid Sweigert
The document discusses digital forensics as both an investigative tool and a forensic science discipline. As a forensic science, digital forensics uses scientific methods to acquire, analyze, and report electronically stored information for use in legal proceedings. This includes using quality control, validated tools and processes, trained experts, and objectivity. As an investigative tool, digital forensics focuses on identifying and recovering information from various digital sources to aid investigations. Information can flow between the two uses but must meet scientific standards when used forensically.
Software Paper – ACCT 422Auditors use electronic software prog.docxwhitneyleman54422
Software Paper – ACCT 422
Auditors use electronic software programs such as ACL and Teammate software to help them conduct testing of the client’s data and documentation. In addition, auditor’s use electronic software such as Idea to help them perform sampling of the client’s data.
Research two Audit Software programs: Select (1) either ACL or Team and (2) IDEA.
In a paper 2-3 pages single spaced, describe the purpose of the audit software and describe its capabilities. Provide at least two examples of how companies have used the software as it relates to audit capacity. Discuss the benefits from using the software. Discuss disadvantages from using the software if any. Finally, discuss in detail how you would use the software in the context of the SEC company that you selected. The following links may be helpful.
http://www.acl.com/
http://www.casewareanalytics.com/products/idea-data-analysis
http://www.teammatesolutions.com/home.aspx
All papers are to be single spaced using 12 point font size. Sources for the paper are not included in the minimum number of pages neither is the cover page if you choose to prepare one.
Ensure that your name is included in the file name. For example, the file name should be: yourlastnameWeek#assignmentname.doc.
Project Evaluation Rubric
Component
Exemplary (3)
Adequate (2)
Inadequate (1)
Score
Project overview
Effectively and insightfully develops a set of testable, supportable and impactful study hypotheses.
Develops a set of testable and supportable hypotheses.
Hypotheses are not testable or justifiable.
Justification for hypotheses
The introduction section provides a cogent overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrates outstanding critical thinking.
The introduction section provides a logical overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrates competent critical thinking.
Very little support for the conceptual and theoretical relevant to the study hypotheses was provided. Provides little evidence of sound critical thinking.
Supporting evidence
Provides clearly appropriate evidence to support position
Provides adequate evidence to support position
Provides little or no evidence to support position
Review of relevant research
Sophisticated integration, synthesis, and critique of literature from related fields. Places work within larger context.
Provides a meaningful summary of the literature. Shows understanding of relevant literature
Provides little or no relevant scholarship.
Maintains purpose/focus
The project is well organized and has a tight and cohesive focus that is integrated throughout the document
The project has an organizational structure and the focus is clear throughout.
The document lacks focus or contains major drifts in focus
Methodology
· Sample
· Procedures
· Measures
· Data analytic plan
Identifies appropriate methodologies and research techniques (e.g., justifies the sample,.
1 3Financial Service Security EngagementLearning Team .docxoswald1horne84988
1
3
Financial Service Security EngagementLearning Team CCMGT/400
April 8th, 2019
Ellen Gaston
Financial Service Security Engagement
· Create a plan that addresses the secure use of mobile devices by internal employees and external employees as they use mobile devices to access these applications.
· Recommend physical security and environmental controls to protect the data center which runs the on-site applications.
Introduction
Integrating cloud-based, customer relationship management (CRM) software application with the on-site software applications that manage customer accounts and investment portfolios can assist a firm to create more leads, increase revenue, minimize the cost of sales, and improve customer services. However, this system has some security risks and requires an organization to create a plan that addresses its secure use.
Mobile Gadget Security/Bring Your Own Device Plan (BYOD)
This involves creating a gadget usage policy, before issuing them to workers. This entails limitation of its use and probable actions against its violation (Michener, 2015). Employees also are taught on how to mitigate security risks of mobile phones. If workers can utilize their personal gadgets, BYOD security policy is created, which comprises of installing distant wiping application on all devices to store data accessed from the organization (Michener, 2015). Organization should install current antivirus software to all devices to prevent hacking and loss of data. The content stored in the mobile devices should be backed up on organization’s computers on regularly basis to make sure that the data is safe if a gadget is stolen or lost.
Selecting Passwords
Passwords meant for the devices should be strong enough and not common to any third party. This ensures privacy as it prevents data linkage to unwanted individuals. On a different point, carrying out consistent mobile security audits and penetration assessment is one of the physical securities and environmental control measures. In this case, a firm hires a recognized security testing company to audit their gadget security and carry out penetration assessment (Michener, 2015). This ensures data protection as any noticed channels of data linkage drives the firm to upgrade its system.
· Propose audit assessment and processes that will be used to ensure that the cloud-based CRM software provider uses appropriate physical security and environmental controls to protect their data centers which run your cloud-based CRM software.
· Develop identity and access management policies for both the on-site systems and the cloud-based CRM.
Customers should be aware that unique data security issues arise in a cloud computing environment. For example, in an ASP environment, a single physical server may be dedicated to the customer for hosting the application and storing the customer’s data. However, in a cloud computing environment, technologies and approaches used to facilitate scalability, such .
This document discusses electronic evidence services provided by RenewData Corp. It describes RenewData's benefits such as cost savings compared to handling electronic discovery internally or through other vendors. RenewData offers services for planning, preservation, collection, processing, review and production of electronic evidence from one secure facility. The document provides details on RenewData's methodology and cost management approach for electronic discovery.
Designing of clinical study protocol rumana hameedRumana Hameed
This document provides guidance on designing clinical study documents, including protocols and case report forms (CRFs). It discusses key components of trial master files, protocols, and their amendments. Protocols should include background information, objectives, design, endpoints, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and plans for statistical analysis and publication. CRFs are important trial documents used to collect patient data uniformly. Their design should follow guidelines, with clear instructions and formatting. Errors in CRFs should be addressed through queries. Overall, the document outlines best practices for developing the main documents used to conduct clinical trials and collect trial data.
Here are the steps to bulk import inventory items in OneTrust:
1. Navigate to Data Mapping > Setup: Inventory Manager > Import/Export.
2. Click "Import" and select the CSV file containing your inventory items.
3. Map the CSV column headers to the appropriate OneTrust fields.
4. Select whether to insert new items or update existing items.
5. Click "Import" to upload the file.
6. A job will run to import the items. You can view the status and results on this page.
7. Optionally, you can export your existing inventory to a CSV for editing and re-importing changes.
The bulk import feature allows efficiently
Digital forensics is a scientific field that involves the identification, collection, examination, and analysis of digital data for use as evidence in court. It has several sub-disciplines including computer forensics, network forensics, mobile device forensics, digital image/video/audio forensics, memory forensics, and cloud forensics. The goal of digital forensics is to recover electronic evidence from computers, networks, mobile devices, and digital media in a forensically sound manner.
11-Incident Response, Risk Management Sample Question and Answer-24-06-2023.pptabhichowdary16
This document outlines the steps of an incident response process including identification, recording, initial response, communication, containment, response strategy formulation, classification, investigation, and recovery. It discusses strategies for each step such as gathering information, validating incidents, determining appropriate response personnel, containment techniques, and formulating strategies based on business impact and recovery efforts. Common security incidents and appropriate reporting procedures are also addressed.
CompTIA exam study guide presentations by instructor Brian Ferrill, PACE-IT (Progressive, Accelerated Certifications for Employment in Information Technology)
"Funded by the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Grant #TC-23745-12-60-A-53"
Learn more about the PACE-IT Online program: www.edcc.edu/pace-it
The document discusses the need for calibration standards for network devices used to collect forensic data on networks. Currently there are no standards, and network evidence is admitted in court without calibration of the collecting devices. This could lead to unreliable evidence and legal challenges. The document proposes developing network device calibration standards based on current network testing protocols to validate the reliability of network forensic data collection and support the admissibility of network evidence in court.
Data Protection Compliance Check - Outsourcing - Part 2 "Paper" (C2P relation...Tommy Vandepitte
Outsourcing data processing operations entails specific risks and requirements under the law and under sound risk management.
Therefore a set of three templates is developed to look at outsourcing of data processing operations:
(1) the (internal) organisation of the controller including policies and procedures,
(2) the relationship between the controller and the processor, mainly via the agreement and
(3) the (internal) organisation of the processor.
This template aims to give guidance to a check on a specific relationship between a controller and a processor, thus limiting the scope.
The DPCC contains checklists. They aim to provide some guidance in the check. However, be aware that some (parts of) checklists may not apply and that no checklist ever includes all possible relevant questions. So check with open eyes.
This template addresses that relationship looking at several stages from the controller side
(a) in the selection,
(b) in the agreement and
(c) in (the follow-up of) the performance.
This template should be used in a risk-based fashion. Therefore it is expected that critical, key, and/or high-risk outsourced data processing operations of the controller are submitted to a check with priority.
The result of this check hopefully is a certain comfort in the application of the controller’s procedures and rules with regard to outsourcing data processing operations. If such comfort is not found, it should be determined whether amends can be made, through an amendment to the agreement or the follow-up mechanisms, or a better discipline in applying them. Also, lessons may be learnt with regard to the effectiveness of the controller’s procedures and rules.
This document provides Rules of Behavior for the internal and external users of the <Information System Name> system. The Rules of Behavior describe security controls associated with user responsibilities and expectations for following security policies. Section 1 provides an overview of Rules of Behavior. Section 2 describes recommended Rules of Behavior for internal users, such as complying with copyright, reporting security incidents, and safeguarding resources. Section 3 describes recommended Rules of Behavior for external users, such as maintaining credential confidentiality, reporting security incidents, and using encryption. Both sections require users to sign acceptance of the Rules of Behavior.
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3. Reports and graphical output - Generating reports on correlated drives and graphical representations of similarity scores.
4. Data block extraction - Extracting data blocks that satisfy a given similarity threshold for further analysis.
The framework aims to provide preliminary analysis of evidence spanning multiple disks in an automated manner without requiring in-depth
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1. Outline a vivid and comprehensive list of problems that confronts the current state of any selected establishment of your own and suggest solutions for each of them. EV[10 marks] 2 Identify the technological growth in digital forensic with respect to your chosen establishment. EV[10 marks] 3. Discuss the simulation system software development that you would adopt for this project and justify your choice. CR[10 marks] 4. Create and simulate all the possible ideas concerning your data. CR[20 marks] s. Design and verify some pilot runs to validate the designed model and to determine other needed conditions for simulation runs. EV[20 marks] a. Design reports that should be generated from the digital forensic with respect to your chosen establishment. EV[15 marks] 7. Discuss the testing strategies/techniques that you would use on this project; and provide a table of test criteria and corresponding test data for the testing. EV[15 marks] Digital forensics is the study of electronic data for identifying the hidden elements or improving the existing element. It helps to recover the original content from degraded or erased data through a sequential investigation procedure. The main objective is to find the evidence in available data and reconstruct the data into an original form for the prospective users. Here, the investigation process involves data collection, identification and justification. Generally, the forensics analysers have implementation steps to do the investigation. And, it may be varied based on the investigation data, device, and procedure. The common step involved in forensics investigation include, evidence collection, analysis of different digital forensics and forensic documentation and inquiry. Forensic investigations are performed for low purposes. So, it is essential to maintain the evidence in high protection for the acceptance of court. The procedure for digital forensics starting from evidence collection to presentation includes; Detection: identify and collect data storage to securely store the collected data against interference. Investigation: analyse and reconstruct the data to attain conclusion. Reporting: record the reconstructed data. Visualization: present the overall evidences from conclusion. There are several types of digital forensics, the two main classifications are; Host-based forensics: analyse the criminal action by computer-based data. Network forensics: analyse the criminal actions by session and traffic data. The different sources of forensics analysis include; Email message, smartphone RSS traces, virus and malware, recorded video /voice, mobile/telephone contacts and calls, user information (credentials, Email. Access Time, Zone, etc), device information (Device Name, Serial number, Model, etc), Application Information (registered, Host/users/Device name, Bearer token, etc), Network Connectivity information (Addresses of IP, MAC gateway, server, etc), others: communication mrotocol twone data ets
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Table of Contents
1. Purpose................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Scope....................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Limitations............................................................................................................................. 4
4. Evidence Collection............................................................................................................... 5
5. Evidence Handling................................................................................................................ 5
6. Evidence Triage/Preview...................................................................................................... 6
6.1 Powered-On Systems...................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Powered Off Systems...................................................................................................... 7
6.3 Loose media.................................................................................................................... 7
6.4 Computers....................................................................................................................... 7
6.5 Servers............................................................................................................................. 7
7. Evidence Packaging /Transport........................................................................................... 7
8. Equipment Preparation........................................................................................................ 8
9. Acquisition............................................................................................................................. 8
9.1 Acquisition Types ........................................................................................................... 9
10. Forensic Analysis/Examination ..................................................................................... 10
11. Documentation ................................................................................................................ 10
11.1 Acquisition Documentation .......................................................................................... 10
11.2 Examination Documentation ........................................................................................ 10
11.3 Evidence Handling Documentation .............................................................................. 11
12. Report of Finding............................................................................................................ 11
13. Review.............................................................................................................................. 11
14. References........................................................................................................................ 11
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1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to describe the best practices for collecting, acquiring, analyzing
and documenting the data found in computer forensic examinations.
2. Scope
This document provides basic information on the logical and physical acquisition of computers
and their associated storage media. The intended audience is examiners in a lab setting and
personnel who collect digital evidence in the field.
This document is not intended to be used as a step-by-step guide for conducting a proper forensic
examination when dealing with computers nor should it be construed as legal advice.
3. Limitations
This document does not cover all digital devices that may contain electronically stored
information (e.g., mobile phones, game systems and GPS devices).
This document only discusses those devices currently available at the time of writing. Emerging
technologies will be addressed in future revisions.
Many organizations do not have examiners that can be available for all collections of digital
evidence. Triaging and previewing techniques should only be conducted by properly trained
personnel. There may be times when triaging and previewing a computer are not feasible.
Acquisitions and limitations related to cloud computing are outside the scope of this document.
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4. Evidence Collection
General guidelines concerning the collection of digital evidence are provided as follows:
Consult with the investigator to determine the details of the case and potential evidence to be
collected.
Determine the necessary equipment to take to the scene.
Review the legal authority to collect the evidence, ensuring any restrictions are noted. If
necessary during the collection, obtain additional authority for evidence outside the original
scope.
Occasionally, there may be a need to conduct traditional forensic processes on media (e.g.,
DNA and latent prints). These are case dependent and should be discussed with the
investigator to determine the need for such processing as well as the order in which the
processes should be performed.
When evidence from the scene cannot be removed, it should be copied or imaged on-site.
All individuals not involved in the collection process should be removed from the proximity
of digital evidence.
Individuals who may have relevant information (e.g., user names, passwords, operating
systems and network credentials) should be identified and interviewed.
The scene should be searched systematically and thoroughly. Searchers should be able to
recognize different types of devices that may contain digital evidence (e.g., novelty USB
drives, servers and wireless storage devices).
The possibility of anti-forensics techniques (e.g., destructive devices and wiping software)
should be considered.
5. Evidence Handling
Document the condition of the evidence.
o Photograph (screen, computer front and back, and area around the computer to be seized)
and/or make a sketch of the computer connections and surrounding area.
o Determine if the computer is in stand-by mode and follow procedures as if it was
powered on.
Document the external component connections.
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6. Evidence Triage/Preview
Evidence triage may not be appropriate for all situations.
Evidence preview may miss items of evidentiary value.
Time and date stamps may be affected by the evidence triage/preview process on live
systems.
An evidence preview/triage shall not take the place of a complete exam.
6.1 Powered-On Systems
The examiner should:
Examine the computer for any running processes. If it is observed running a destructive
process, the examiner should stop the process and document any actions taken.
Capture RAM and other volatile data from the operating system – see SWGDE Capture of
Live Systems.
Determine if any of the running processes are related to cloud or off-site storage. When
encountered, the examiner should coordinate with the appropriate legal authority to ensure
the scope covers the off-site acquisition.
Document and hibernate any running virtual machines.
Consider the potential of encryption software installed on the computer or as part of the
operating system. If present, appropriate forensic methods should be utilized to capture the
unencrypted data before the computer is powered off.
Save any opened files to trusted media.
Evaluate the impact of pulling the plug vs. shutting the computer down. This is typically
dependent upon the operating system and file system encountered.
Isolate the computer from any network connectivity.
Use a triage tool to preview data.
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6.2 Powered Off Systems
If the computer is powered off, do not turn on the computer.
Only personnel trained to preview/triage computers should power on the computer and
preview/triage data.
Disconnect all physical network connectivity.
Consider the possibility of Wake on Wireless LAN (WoWLAN) and BIOS timed booting
sequences.
Verify the computer system for compatibility with triage tools and software.
Identify and document evidence, if applicable.
Export evidence to trusted media.
6.3 Loose media
When possible, use write blocking devices to collect and document evidence.
6.4 Computers
Disconnect all power sources by unplugging from the back of the computer.
Laptop batteries should be removed.
6.5 Servers
Determine whether to get logical files, logical images, or physical images.
If possible, consideration should be given to the collection of backup tapes and their
associated drives, , as the tapes may contain additional evidence.
Unless the situation warrants it, capturing volatile data may not be necessary.
Warning: Pulling the plug on a server may severely damage the system, disrupt legitimate
business and/or create organizational liability.
7. Evidence Packaging /Transport
Each piece of evidence should be protected from damage or alteration, labeled and a chain-
of-custody maintained as determined by organizational policy.
Specific care should be taken with the transportation of digital evidence to avoid physical
damage, vibration and the effects of magnetic fields, electrical static and large variations of
temperature and/or humidity.
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8. Equipment Preparation
Equipment refers to the non-evidentiary hardware and software the examiner utilizes to conduct
the forensic imaging or analysis of evidence.
The examiner should ensure that the equipment is adequate for the task and in proper
working condition. The condition of the equipment should be documented.
Hardware and software must be configured to prevent cross contamination.
The manufacturer’s operation manual and other relevant documentation for each piece of
equipment should be available if needed.
Analysis/Imaging software should be validated prior to its use as discussed in SWGDE
Recommended Guidelines for Validation Testing.
9. Acquisition
Examiners should be trained as discussed in SWGDE/SWGIT Guidelines &
Recommendations for Training in Digital & Multimedia Evidence.
Precautions should be taken to prevent exposure to evidence that may be contaminated with
dangerous substances or hazardous materials.
All items submitted for forensic examination should be inspected for their physical integrity.
Methods of acquiring evidence should be forensically sound and verifiable; method
deviations shall be documented.
Digital evidence submitted for examination should be maintained in such a way that the
integrity of the data is preserved. Additional information on data integrity is discussed in
SWGDE Data Integrity within Computer Forensics.
Forensic image(s) should be archived to trusted media and maintained consistent with
organization policy and applicable laws.
Any errors encountered during acquisition should be documented.
Steps should be taken to ensure the integrity of the data acquired; this may include one or
more of the following:
o Hash values (e.g., MD5, SHA-1 and SHA-256)
o Stored on read-only media (e.g., CD-R and DVD-R)
o Sealed in tamper-evident packaging
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9.1 Acquisition Types
Physical
o Hardware or software write blockers should be used when possible to prevent writing to
the original evidence.
o Forensic image(s) should be acquired using hardware or software that is capable of
capturing a bit stream image of the original media.
Logical
o Hardware or software write blockers should be used when possible to prevent writing to
the original evidence.
o Forensic image(s) should be acquired using hardware or software that is capable of
capturing a “sparse” or logical image of the original media.
Live
o Live data should be acquired using hardware or software that is capable of capturing a
“sparse” or logical image of the original media.
o Live acquisition software should be run from trusted media to prevent unnecessary
changes to the live system.
o Live acquisition software should be run at the highest level of privilege available to
ensure all possible data is available for acquisition.
o Additional information on live acquisitions is discussed in SWGDE Capture of Live
Systems.
Targeted File(s)
o Targeted file(s) should be acquired using hardware or software that is capable of
capturing a “sparse” or logical image of the original media.
o Examiners should request whether associated artifacts are to be collected relating to the
targeted file(s) (e.g., LNK files, Jump lists and associated registry keys).
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10. Forensic Analysis/Examination
Examiners should be trained as discussed in SWGDE/SWGIT Guidelines &
Recommendations for Training in Digital & Multimedia Evidence.
Examiners should review documentation provided by the requestor to determine the
processes necessary to complete the examination.
Examiners should review the legal authority (e.g., consent to search by owner, search warrant
or other legal authority).
Conducting an examination on the original evidence media should be avoided if possible.
Examinations should be conducted on forensic copies or images.
Appropriate controls and standards should be used during the examination procedure.
Examination of the media should be completed logically and systematically consistent with
organizational policy.
11. Documentation
Documentation should include all required information and be preserved according to the
examiner’s organizational policy.
11.1 Acquisition Documentation
Acquisition documentation should include:
Examiner’s name.
Acquisition date.
Acquisition details (e.g., type of acquisition, imaging tool and version number).
Physical condition of the evidence and unique identifiers (e.g., serial number, description,
make and model).
Original and verification hash values.
Photographs and/or sketches.
Any additional documentation as required by the examiner’s organization.
11.2 Examination Documentation
Examination documentation should be case specific and contain sufficient details to allow
another forensic examiner, competent in the same area of expertise, to identify what was done
and to replicate the findings independently.
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11.3 Evidence Handling Documentation
Evidence handling documentation should include:
Copy of legal authority (e.g., search warrant, consent to search and administrative).
Information regarding the packaging and condition of the evidence upon receipt by the
examiner.
A description of the evidence.
Communications related to the case.
12. Report of Finding
Information should be presented in a format that may be read and understood by non-
technical individuals.
Examiners should be able to explain all information contained within the report.
Should include any relevant information contained within the acquisition and/or evidence
handling documentation.
Reports issued by the examiner should address the requestor’s needs and
o Document the scope and/or purpose of the examination.
o Give a detailed description of the media examined (e.g., hard disk, optical media or flash
drive).
o Include any supplemental reports related to the examination.
o Provide the examiner’s name and date of exam.
o Be reviewed according to organizational policy.
13. Review
The examiner’s organization should have policies for technical, peer and administrative reviews.
14. References
The following SWGDE documents are referenced in this document:
SWGDE Capture of Live Systems
SWGDE Data Integrity within Computer Forensics
SWGDE Recommended Guidelines for Validation Testing
SWGDE/SWGIT Guidelines & Recommendations for Training in Digital & Multimedia
Evidence
Access the most current version of these documents at www.swgde.org.
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SWGDE Best Practices for Computer Forensics
History
Revision Issue Date Section History
1.0 11/15/2004 All Original Release
2.0 04/12/2006 All
Added Section 4.1 Forensic
Analysis/Examination Of Non-Traditional
Computer Technologies. Added additional
bullet under Section 3.0 Forensic Imaging.
2.1 07/19/2006 All
Clarified Section 1.1 Evidence Handling.
Added “and a chain-of-custody maintained.”
3.0 01/17/2013 All Major revisions and updates for all sections.
3.0 02/11/2013 All Edit/format for publishing as Public Draft.
3.0 09/14/2013 Disclaimer
No document changes. Formatted for
publishing as Approved Document.
3.1 06/06/2014 Section 2
Changed “investigation” to “examination.”
Voted to release as a Draft for Public
Comment.
3.1 06/12/2014
Disclaimer/
All
Formatted for publishing as a Draft for Public
Comment.
3.1 08/28/2014 None
No changes made; voted to publish as an
Approved document.
3.1 09/05/2014 All
Section 3 (Definitions) removed from
document and added to Glossary. Formatting
and technical edit performed for release as an
Approved document.