Digital Forensics Basics: A Practical Guide Using Windows OS

© Nihad A. Hassan 2019

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11. Digital Forensics Report

Nihad A. Hassan¹ 

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New York, New York, USA

 

Presenting the findings of your investigation

Creating a report is the final phase of any investigation, where an investigator presents his/her findings during the digital forensics examination to the entity which was impacted by the cyberattack, or to the court if it is a public investigation.

Report elements and style will depend on the investigator’s expertise and writing style, the type of crime/incident, and the level of IT knowledge of the person(s) who will read this report. For instance, investigating civil cases may not require including extensive technical ...