ABSTRACT
Digital forensics is the application of scientific principles to the process of discovering information from a digital device. A form of digital forensics has been around nearly as early as computers were invented, but forensic capabilities have witnessed many advances in the past years as digital forensic processes have matured and needs have become more prevalent. Digital forensics can involve nearly any digital device, not just computers, although technology often evolves faster than forensic capabilities do. Some of the common areas in which digital forensics is used include computers, printers, cell phones, mobile devices, global positioning systems (GPSs), and storage media. Less common areas include automobile systems, appliances, office equipment, and other programmable devices.
