Assignment on Digital Forensic and Data Analysis

Running head: DIGITAL FORENSIC AND DATA ANALYSIS
DIGITAL FORENSIC AND DATA ANALYSIS
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DIGITAL FORENSIC AND DATA ANALYSIS
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Computer forensics..........................................................................................................................2
About the data acquisition tools......................................................................................................2
Benefits of data acquisition tool......................................................................................................3
Encase tool...................................................................................................................................3
X-ways forensics.........................................................................................................................4
ProDiscover tool..........................................................................................................................4
Forensic Toolkit...........................................................................................................................5
PTK forensics..............................................................................................................................5
List of vendors with features...........................................................................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................6
Bibliography....................................................................................................................................7

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DIGITAL FORENSIC AND DATA ANALYSIS
Introduction
The objective of the report is to study the current data acquisition tools that are associated
with digital forensics. The report will discuss the way different tools are used within an
organization. The digital forensic tools are used for the purpose of organizing the different
components effectively. Digital forensic mainly involves the investigation and recovery of
materials that are found within digital devices. The data acquisition tools will be analyzed based
on certain factors.
Computer forensics
Computer forensic is concerned with analyzing the digital evidence that are used for
crime or in the case of administrative. There is a need to manage the data legally so that it
becomes easy to organize the components. Computer forensic is considered to be different from
data recovery. With the help of data recovery it becomes easy to provide proper data
management. It can be stated that with the help of proper computer forensics the chances of data
enhancement can be increased.
About the data acquisition tools
Data acquisition is referred to the process that is used for the purpose of making a
forensic image through the use of computer media that includes hard drive, removal hard drives,
CDROM and media. This stores electronic data that includes gaming consoles and other devices.
With the help of data acquisition tools it becomes easy to measure the real world physical
conditions and then it becomes easy to convert the analog signals into the digital signals. The