The Basics of Digital Forensics, 2nd Edition

Chapter 1

Introduction

Abstract

Digital forensics has exploded over the last several years. It is used in a wide array of situations, including criminal and civil litigation, intelligence, and administrative proceedings. There are several organizations, including the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and National Institute of Standards and Technology that set the standards for digital forensics.

Keywords

American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board, Electronic Discovery

Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX)

Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE)

American Academy of Forensic Sciences ...