ABSTRACT
Digital forensics is the application of scientific principles to the process of discovering information from a digital device or medium. A form of digital forensics has been around nearly as long 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 is not limited to criminal investigation. It can be used to solve problems in a corporate setting such as recovering lost files and reconstructing information from damaged equipment and also to test for changes to devices that are subject to a stimulus. Digital forensic investigators need skills and interests in a variety of areas. Education is necessary to become competent in any profession, and digital forensics is no exception. Education can take many forms including university instruction, attendance at conferences, vendor classes, workshops, and self-study.
