Computer Forensics

  Research a specific court case in which digital evidence was used and held high value in the overall decision of the case. From the assignment the student should become familiarized with the following concepts: • Examples of "real-world" digital crime • Complexity involved with confiscating and analyzing digital evidence • Understanding of how much value is placed on digital evidence in today's society and legal system • Understanding of technical knowledge behind digital systems, components, and forensic analysis. Summary of the case • Discussion of warrants and seizure of evidence • Who/what was used to investigate the digital evidence • Technical specifics of computer investigation