ABSTRACT

The profession of the systems security officer has become

well defined as agencies and business entities have estab-

lished and proactively manage information protection pro-

grams that involve the use of computers, networks, and

digital devices supporting the flow of information, com-

munications, 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 pro-

viding both advice and assistance in collecting and produ-

cing digital information that has been requested by the

investigating parties in these matters. As the utility of

electronic discovery and digital forensics investigations

becomes more apparent, the security professional should

become more aware of these matters.