Computer Forensic Analysis

Every company today has security vulnerabilities and threats from many angles. Individuals will attempt to take advantage of these vulnerabilities to reach their goal. Others will think what they are doing is a joke or legal or worse yet believe they will not get caught. Some are easy to detect, others are not and require prioritization to handle the data from its original location, create an analysis plan, gather the evidence, and create the evidence reports which must comply with all the laws that affect digital forensics. The increase in connectivity means an increase in the difficulty to gather and secure information to maintain threats to a minimum due to the amount of knowledge that those breaking the law can acquire to attempt to deter the efforts of those trying to piece together the puzzle the wrong doers left behind. Business Intelligence and Data Warehouses …show more content…
All while following stringent guidelines and a plethora of privacy, communications and public safety laws that affect digital forensics. (Easttom, 2014)
There are many ways a computer forensics specialist can help the private and public sectors alike. Many companies, law firms, prosecutors, schools, data recovery companies, insurance companies and individuals require computer forensics for assistance in gathering information related to embezzlement, sexual harassment, discrimination, fraud, theft of physical property, theft of intellectual property, network or computer intrusions, employment disputes and inappropriate use of company email and internet. (Easttom,