Affiliation:
1. Cranfield Forensic Institute Cranfield University Cranfield UK
2. Author, Forensic Analyst, Expert Witness, Consultant Seattle, Washington USA
Abstract
AbstractThe importance of the field of digital forensics (DF) is growing, where digital evidence is increasingly recognized as a crucial part of many investigations. As a result, criminal justice systems rely on DF practitioners to conduct robust investigations of digital devices and their data, and interpret and present these results in a way that can be relied upon. Undertaking this task appropriately requires a practitioner to have a range of skills; however, focus is often placed on the need for and importance of technical competency. Technical skills are vital in this role, that cannot be in dispute; however, this work discusses the need for practitioners to also have an “investigative mindset.”This article is categorized under:
Digital and Multimedia Science > Cybercrime Investigation
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