ABSTRACT
The profession of the systems security officer has becomewell defined as agencies and business entities have
established and proactively manage information protection programs that involve the use of computers,
networks, and digital devices supporting the flowof information, communications, business, and financial
transactions. The role of a computer security officer (CSO) is increasingly involved with supporting the
collection, safeguarding, and production of computer-based data which is needed for investigation and
litigation of administrative, civil, and criminal matters. The CSO is sometimes tasked with providing both
advice and assistance in collecting and producing digital information that has been requested by the
investigating parties in these matters. As the utility of electronic discovery and digital forensics investi-
gations becomes more apparent, the security professional should become more aware of these matters.