Digital Forensics Explained, 2nd Edition

Chapter 7Law enforcement incident response

Introduction

Law enforcement is faced with many challenges in regard to crimes involving computer technology. Many of these crimes involve child exploitation, and digital forensics is central in bringing justice to these cases. The following case summary is such an example, and unfortunately the scenario is all too common. Reviewing a case such as this can assist investigators in preparation for similar situations.

Case summary

By many accounts, John Doe was an upstanding citizen of the community with a longtime wife, two children, good job, and a family dog. As an IT director for a local school system, he presented as a professional and knowledgeable persona to those around him. He took his ...