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digital forensiC aPProaChes and Best PraCtiCes
Once the response plan has been created and authorized, the scene should be
secured as soon as the responders arrive on location. In a corporate environment,
this may mean having security prevent access. In a law enforcement environment,
this may involve coordination with other types of investigators. Bottom line is that
if someone is not helping, then they should not be there. Diagram and photograph
the scene. Photographs should be of multiple angles and attempt to take pictures
that show how everything is connected to the computer. If you are taking the com-
puter with you, label the cables and ...