WGU D431 Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity |
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The Computer Security Act of 1987 - ANSWERS-Passed to improve the
security and privacy of sensitive information in federal computer systems.
The law requires the establishment of minimum acceptable security
practices, creation of computer security plans, and training of system users
or owners of facilities that house sensitive information.
The USA Patriot Act - ANSWERS-The primary law under which a wide variety
of Internet and communications information content and metadata is
currently collected. Provisions exist within the Act to protect the identity and
privacy of U.S. citizens
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) - ANSWERS-Contains many
provisions about record-keeping and destruction of electronic records relating
to the management and operation of publicly held companies.
Anti-forensics - ANSWERS-The actions that perpetrators take to conceal
their locations, activities, or identities.
Cell-phone forensics - ANSWERS-The process of searching the contents of
cell phones.
Chain of custody - ANSWERS-The continuity of control of evidence that
makes it possible to account for all that has happened to evidence between
its original collection and its appearance in court, preferably unaltered
Computer forensics - ANSWERS-The use of analytical and investigative
techniques to identify, collect, examine and preserve computer-based
material for presentation as evidence in a court of law
, Curriculum Vitae (CV) - ANSWERS-An extensive document expounding one's
experience and qualifications for a position, similar to a resume but with
more detail. In academia and expert work, a CV is usually used rather than a
resume
Daubert Standard - ANSWERS-The standard holding that only methods and
tools widely accepted in the scientific community can be used in court.
Demonstrative Evidence - ANSWERS-Information that helps explain other
evidence. And example is a chart that explains a technical concept to the
judge and jury
Digital Evidence - ANSWERS-Information that has been processed and
assembled so that it is relevant to an investigation and supports a specific
finding or determination
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) - ANSWERS-A law
that allows for collection of "foreign intelligence information" between foreign
powers and agents of foreign powers using physical and electronic
surveillance. A warrant is issued by a special court created by this Act for
actions under this Act.
The Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act of 1998 -
ANSWERS-Requires service providers that become aware of the storage or
transmission of child pornography to report it to law enforcement.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) - ANSWERS-
Protects children 13 years of age and under from the collection and use of
their personal information by Web sites. This act replaces the Child Online
Protection Act of 1988 (COPA), which was determined to be unconstitutional.
The Communications Decency Act of 1996 - ANSWERS-Designed to protect
persons 18 years of age and under from downloading or viewing material
LATEST UPDATE 100% CORRECT
The Computer Security Act of 1987 - ANSWERS-Passed to improve the
security and privacy of sensitive information in federal computer systems.
The law requires the establishment of minimum acceptable security
practices, creation of computer security plans, and training of system users
or owners of facilities that house sensitive information.
The USA Patriot Act - ANSWERS-The primary law under which a wide variety
of Internet and communications information content and metadata is
currently collected. Provisions exist within the Act to protect the identity and
privacy of U.S. citizens
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) - ANSWERS-Contains many
provisions about record-keeping and destruction of electronic records relating
to the management and operation of publicly held companies.
Anti-forensics - ANSWERS-The actions that perpetrators take to conceal
their locations, activities, or identities.
Cell-phone forensics - ANSWERS-The process of searching the contents of
cell phones.
Chain of custody - ANSWERS-The continuity of control of evidence that
makes it possible to account for all that has happened to evidence between
its original collection and its appearance in court, preferably unaltered
Computer forensics - ANSWERS-The use of analytical and investigative
techniques to identify, collect, examine and preserve computer-based
material for presentation as evidence in a court of law
, Curriculum Vitae (CV) - ANSWERS-An extensive document expounding one's
experience and qualifications for a position, similar to a resume but with
more detail. In academia and expert work, a CV is usually used rather than a
resume
Daubert Standard - ANSWERS-The standard holding that only methods and
tools widely accepted in the scientific community can be used in court.
Demonstrative Evidence - ANSWERS-Information that helps explain other
evidence. And example is a chart that explains a technical concept to the
judge and jury
Digital Evidence - ANSWERS-Information that has been processed and
assembled so that it is relevant to an investigation and supports a specific
finding or determination
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) - ANSWERS-A law
that allows for collection of "foreign intelligence information" between foreign
powers and agents of foreign powers using physical and electronic
surveillance. A warrant is issued by a special court created by this Act for
actions under this Act.
The Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act of 1998 -
ANSWERS-Requires service providers that become aware of the storage or
transmission of child pornography to report it to law enforcement.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) - ANSWERS-
Protects children 13 years of age and under from the collection and use of
their personal information by Web sites. This act replaces the Child Online
Protection Act of 1988 (COPA), which was determined to be unconstitutional.
The Communications Decency Act of 1996 - ANSWERS-Designed to protect
persons 18 years of age and under from downloading or viewing material
