Digital Forensics Processing and Procedures

Chapter 3

Setting up the Forensic Laboratory

Abstract

This chapter addresses the issues that need to be considered when setting up a digital forensics laboratory. It starts by covering the Terms of Reference that will be required and the status of the laboratory that is created. It then covers the principles that will be used within the digital forensics laboratory. The chapter discusses Service Level Agreements and the impartiality and independence that are essential. It looks at the Codes of Practice and Conduct that will be required and covers issues related to quality standards and objectivity. The chapter then goes on to look at a range of requirements including management requirements, requirements for documentation, policies, competence, ...