There are many digital forensic tools available, including commercial products from vendors and open source tools. It is important to make sure that the tool of choice will serve the purpose for which it was selected, such as recovering evidence admissible in a court of law. One of the most important issues with regard to the use of digital forensic tools is making sure the operator knows how to use the tool.
Respond to the following:
Describe one digital forensic tool and its intended purpose. Explain whether it is admissible in court.
How would you develop staff expertise on a digital forensic tool?
How would you determine if an operator is proficient?
How do you stay abreast of technological changes as tools evolve and are enhanced?
Keep the following points in mind:
The post describes a digital forensic tool, its intended purpose, and notes if it is admissible in court.
It explains how expertise on a digital forensic tool could be developed.
It explains how it can be determined if an operator is proficient.
It discusses how one can stay abreast of the changes that occur with the tools used.
