Computer forensics (also known as digital forensics) is the practice of identifying, seizing, analyzing, and reporting computer/digital evidence including, but not limited to hard drives, removable storage devices and media, PDAs, cell phones, etc. The process follows stringent protocol to adhere to the evidentiary rule in a court of law.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_forensics
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9. August 2008 at 00:31
Computer forensics is an evolving field that changes daily with technology, criminal law, case law, etc. Computer forensics is most often used in the criminal justice system, but is also applicable in IT security, securing our national computer infrastructure, military, civil law, etc.
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