Chapter 7. Why Do I Need an Expert?
Information in this chapter:
• Why hire a digital forensics expert?
• When to hire a digital forensics expert
When digital evidence is part of a case, it can be dangerous to proceed without an expert. Experts worth their salt are needed to help you get the evidence, find the information you need, and then analyze that information to find data that is useful to your case. Experts can act as an equalizer, and this is especially true when the opposing side has an expert themselves. To proceed in a case where the other side has an expert and you do not can lead to undesirable results in litigation. A qualified digital forensics expert can guide you through the intricacies of digital evidence in a way that makes sense ...