A comprehensive and harmonized digital forensic investigation process model
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Valjarevic, Aleksandar
Venter, H.S. (Hein)
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Wiley
Abstract
Performing a digital forensic investigation (DFI) requires a standardized and formalized process. There is currently neither an international standard nor does a global, harmonized DFI process (DFIP) exist. The authors studied existing state-of-the-art DFIP models and concluded that there are significant disparities pertaining to the number of processes, the scope, the hierarchical levels and concepts applied. This paper proposes a comprehensive model that harmonizes existing models. An effort was made to incorporate all types of processes proposed by the existing models, including those aimed at achieving digital forensic readiness. The authors introduce a novel class of processes called concurrent processes. This is a novel contribution that should, together with the rest of the model, enable more efficient and effective DFI, while ensuring admissibility of digital evidence. Ultimately, the proposed model is intended to be used for different types of DFI and should lead to standardization.
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Forensic science, Digital forensics, Digital evidence, Investigation, Process, Model, Harmonization, Standardization, Digital forensic investigation (DFI), Forensic investigation process model, Harmonized investigation processes, Electronic evidence management
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Valjarevic, A & Venter, HS 2015, 'A comprehensive and harmonized digital forensic investigation process model', Journal of Forensic Sciences, vol. 60, no. 6, pp. 1467-1483.