Why Is Computer Forensic Analysis Important

In a perfect world the need for determining the activity conducted in a network or within a computer would not be necessary; however, this is not a perfect world and there are times when it is imperative that the activity of a computer be monitored. Forensic analysis has been a central part of criminal investigations. Computers and digital devices have become a common component. According, to Fortune Subscribe “The Florida Computer Crimes Act of 1978 included legislation against the unauthorized modification or deletion of computer data; the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 included some provisions for the inclusion of computer activity in modern crimes; the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in 1986 expanded that considerably”. There are several cases where Computer Forensics played a major role during the investigation. One main particular case that I can remember would be the Virginia Tech shooting, which took place in 2007. After investigation, investigators came to a conclusion that video games and a computer were the killer’s go to, …show more content…
It has helped them in so many ways to direct evidence of a crime, which is why this practice has become a integral part of many criminal investigations. According to the market research firm IBISWorld, the U.S. computer/digital forensics industry is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6.7% over the next five years, from $1.2 billion in revenues today to $1.7 billion by 2019. We live in a world that is based off of technology. People are so unaware of how investigators have the ability to find out anything they want to know, just by using a computer. Computer Forensics uses different command and tools to find out all that they need to know or want to know. The police are not allowed to search anyone’s electronic devices unless they have a warrant to search, but I’m sure that it happens