Attorneys Guide to Digital Forensics

This lesson covers what attorneys need to understand computer forensics and suggestions on how to best work with Digital Forensic Experts. As the name implies, forensic computer investigators and digital forensic experts reconstruct and analyze digital information to aid in investigations and solve computer-related crimes. These experts investigate incidents of hacking, trace sources of computer attacks, and recover lost or stolen data. The job of a forensic computer investigator or digital forensic expert often includes: Recovering data from damaged or erased hard drives; Tracing hacks; Gathering and maintaining evidence; Writing and reviewing investigative reports; Working with computers and other electronic equipment; Working closely with other police officers and detectives.