Purchase Solution

Differences between Computer Forensics and Normal Forensics

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

What is the essential difference between computer forensics and "normal" forensics? Explain in brief.

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

This solution explains in brief the differences between computer and normal forensics. It uses the Harvard system of referencing and citation.

Solution Preview

Computer Forensics is the science of obtaining, preserving, and documenting evidence from digital electronic storage devices such as PDAs, digital cameras, mobile phones, and various memory storage devices (Isfs.org, 2004). While traditional forensics deals with collection and preservation of physical evidence such as fingerprints, computer forensics deals with collection and preservation of digital evidence.

However, unlike traditional forensics however, the forensics of digital evidence requires specialized knowledge of computer technology both hardware and software), including various operating systems, file storage techniques, and file recovery techniques. This in my opinion is a significant difference between traditional and computer forensics.

There are many other differences between computer forensics and normal or traditional forensics. If we consider other basic differences in the origin as well as growth ...

Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Inserting and deleting in a linked list

This quiz tests your understanding of how to insert and delete elements in a linked list. Understanding of the use of linked lists, and the related performance aspects, is an important fundamental skill of computer science data structures.

Javscript Basics

Quiz on basics of javascript programming language.

Excel Introductory Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of basics of MS-Excel.

Basic UNIX commands

Use this quiz to check your knowledge of a few common UNIX commands. The quiz covers some of the most essential UNIX commands and their basic usage. If you can pass this quiz then you are clearly on your way to becoming an effective UNIX command line user.

Java loops

This quiz checks your knowledge of for and while loops in Java. For and while loops are essential building blocks for all Java programs. Having a solid understanding of these constructs is critical for success in programming Java.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Case: Krenar Lusha and Scott Tyree

    In this essence, computer forensics played a critical role in shedding light on the grisly intentions of Krenar Lusha, who was otherwise known to be a normal and harmless individual.

  • Future Trends in Computer Forensics

    The solution is attached below Discuss future trends in computer forensics and international cooperation The current technology and techniques associated with computer forensics leaves a huge scope for growth and improvement.

  • Several major functions performed by computer forensics software

    616987 Several major functions performed by computer forensics software Explain several major functions performed by computer forensics software such as FTK and Prodiscover. Please identify and explain at least 3 important differences.

  • Computer Forensic Tools

    333231 Computer Forensics: Research five computer forensics tools. Using the Library and other internet resources, research five computer forensics tools. For each tool, list the vendor and its functions.

  • Digital Stratigraphy and Computer Forensics

    172378 Digital Stratigraphy and Computer Forensics What is digital stratigraphy? Give an example to illustrate how digital stratigraphy is important in the field of Computer Forensics.

  • Cyber forensics and Behaviour Profiling

    What is the purpose of performing user behaviour profiling and how it can help solve crimes? 3. What is the key differences between user behaviour profiling used in physical crime scenes vs cyber crime scenes? 4.

  • Computer Forensics

    411527 Computer Forensics Q1) Digital evidence refers to digital data that is able to establish a crime has been committed, can provide a link between a crime and its victim, or can provide a link between a crime and the perpetrator.

  • A Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations

    Discussion Questions from the book "A Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations" 3rd Edition 1. Discuss some of the various backup tools available in the market. What are the differences among the computer forensic tools?

  • cyber forensics

    How do you think about the future of cyber forensics and what sort of improvements will you suggest? Cyber forensics is an evolving field and will undergo lot of changes.

View More Related Solutions