Digital Forensics Explained

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Introduction

Something that can be difficult to understand is what tools to use for certain situations

and how all of the information fits together to form an investigation. ere are a

number of variables for answering this question including the type of investigation,

what the goals of the investigation are, and the fact that there is more than one way

to accomplish most things in an investigation. Over time, an investigator develops an

affinity for certain tools and techniques, and in time they have their “go to” tool set.

ere are many challenges when describing tools in publications. ere are new rel-

eases and modifications, which can make the description quickly go outdated. Similarly,

tools change names, are acqui ...