Introduction
Suppose you have recently responded to your first computer forensic incident. The case in question involves a potential underground hacking ring, which the police, working in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been investigating for several years. It has since been determined that an IP address confirms that location, and the identity of one of the suspects. Warrants have been issued for the search and seizure of all electronic devices found on the premises.
View the setup found in the suspect’s home Download setup found in the suspect’s home. Then document your findings and secure all relevant evidence.
Instructions
Write a 2–3 page paper in which you:
- Investigate the legal statutes involved in this type of case and outline specific legal considerations to take when collecting evidence.
- Pre-plan how to approach the crime scene, documenting the steps and procedures to process the digital evidence.
- Analyze the crime scene diagram and document and tag each device that will be collected for evidence, specifying the importance of each device.
- Use the Strayer Library to conduct your research. Use no less than three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
This course requires the use of the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
- Outline the legal steps and procedures to process and collect digital evidence.