Answer each question thoroughly.
1. Analyze the factors that necessitate the establishment of a standard of accreditation or expertise for computer forensics. Also, list the issues to be addressed by such standardization.
The answer should include the following points:
Factors:
o inexperience of legislative authorities
o inconsistency of judicial estimation
Issues to be addressed:
o techniques involved in data recovery, peer review, and publication, rate of error, general acceptance
2. Summarize the various types of data hiding practices that present unique challenges to law enforcement agencies.
The answer should include the following points:
Remote storage
Lack of physicality
Data stripping
Advances in encryption technology with ease of export regulations
Anonymizer-type technology and disposable e-mail accounts