Computer Forensics: The Need for Standardization and Certification

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Author

Matthew Meyers, Marc Rogers

Entry type

article

Abstract

This paper is a call for standardization and certification for the computer forensics field. It presents an overview of some of the more serious issues in the maturing discipline of computer forensics and explores three areas within the legal system where computer forensics is most likely to be questioned: search and seizure, expert qualifications, and analysis and preservation. One problem area identified that needs to be addressed sooner, as opposed to later, is the lack of standards and certification. The paper examines the need for standardization and certification by analyzing federal and state court cases (criminal and civil) and concludes with suggestions for dealing with some of the issues raised.

Date

2004 – 12 – 00

Institution

Purdue University

Journal

International Journal of Digital Evidence

Key alpha

Meyers

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This is available only via IJDE.org

Volume

Fall 2004, Volume 3, Issue 2

Affiliation

CERIAS

Publication Date

2004-12-01

Copyright

International Journal of Digital Evidence

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