Pace University
IT- 670 MOBILE FORENSICS
Prof.Jingu Chong
Student Name : Ayesha Siddiqui
, IT-670 Mobile Forensics
Weekly Journal 1
Name : Ayesha Siddiqui | Date : 01/22/2025
1. What is Computer forensics?
Computer forensics is the application of investigation and analysis techniques to gather and preserve evidence from a
particular computing device in a way that is suitable for presentation in a court of law. The goal of computer forensics
is to perform a structured investigation and maintain a documented chain of evidence to find out exactly what
happened on a computing device and who was responsible for it. Computer forensics -- which is sometimes referred to
as cyber forensics, computer forensic science, or digital forensics -- essentially is data recovery with legal compliance
guidelines to make the information admissible in legal proceedings. Lutkevich, Ben. “What Is Computer Forensics
(Cyber Forensics)?” TechTarget, May 2021, www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/computer-forensics.
2. When and Where is it used:
It is used in several cases like: Criminal Investigation, Data recovery, Corporate investigations, and Civil litigations to
solve data theft, property theft, digital breaches, and network failure in real life cases, thus making this a major part in
incident response.
3. Challenges faced in Computer Forensics:
When it comes to updated technology advancements like new storage media and updated OS, it is difficult to keep up
with computer forensics to work with it. Forensic analysts face major challenges due to excessive use of data
encryption, where investigations can be hampered and the probability of extracting the data successfully is lower when
the data cannot be decrypted properly.
Volume and Complexity of Data also plays a major role, when analysing could get tougher depending on the volume
of digital data from the user or company is large and complex.
Anti-Forensic tools and techniques : Tools like CCleaner , DBAN can be used to securely wipe data hard drives and
erase specific files to free up space which obstruct investigations .Forensic , HawkEye. Challenges in Computer
Forensics . 2023, hawkeyeforensic.com/2023/12/15/challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-field-of-computer-forensics/.
, Where can you work as a Computer Forensics Investigator?
With a lot of job openings and a high base salary, according to my research, you can work within local, national, and
international law enforcement with salaries ranging from $80,000 to $125,000, it also help build complementary skills
such as mathematics calculations, a second language and law knowledge. “How to Become a Computer Forensics
Investigator in 2020.” Cybersecurity Guide, cybersecurityguide.org/careers/computer-forensics/.
Types of Investigation: With the best of my knowledge and research, the types of investigations are :
Public Investigation : focuses on crime impacting the public involving technology. Includes crimes like : Cyber
terrorism, Internet fraud, Identity theft “Criminal Division | Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
(CCIPS) | United States Department of Justice.” Www.justice.gov, 28 Aug. 2023, www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-
ccips.
Private Investigation: Focuses on non-governmental and internal policy violations.Includes crimes like:
Embezzlement, Sabotage, Falsification of data, Internet Abuse, Misuse of Assets. Pace.edu, 2025,
classes.pace.edu/d2l/le/content/430327/viewContent/3106491/View. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
What type of evidence can be recovered using computer forensics?
File and System Metadata , User Activity, Authentication Data, File Data , Network Data , System and device data,
Communication Records, Forensic Artifacts, Malicious Activity, Hardware and Storage Evidence “Electronic Crime
Scene Investigation: A Guide for First Responders, Second Edition.” National Institute of Justice,
nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/electronic-crime-scene-investigation-guide-first-responders-second-edition
IT- 670 MOBILE FORENSICS
Prof.Jingu Chong
Student Name : Ayesha Siddiqui
, IT-670 Mobile Forensics
Weekly Journal 1
Name : Ayesha Siddiqui | Date : 01/22/2025
1. What is Computer forensics?
Computer forensics is the application of investigation and analysis techniques to gather and preserve evidence from a
particular computing device in a way that is suitable for presentation in a court of law. The goal of computer forensics
is to perform a structured investigation and maintain a documented chain of evidence to find out exactly what
happened on a computing device and who was responsible for it. Computer forensics -- which is sometimes referred to
as cyber forensics, computer forensic science, or digital forensics -- essentially is data recovery with legal compliance
guidelines to make the information admissible in legal proceedings. Lutkevich, Ben. “What Is Computer Forensics
(Cyber Forensics)?” TechTarget, May 2021, www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/computer-forensics.
2. When and Where is it used:
It is used in several cases like: Criminal Investigation, Data recovery, Corporate investigations, and Civil litigations to
solve data theft, property theft, digital breaches, and network failure in real life cases, thus making this a major part in
incident response.
3. Challenges faced in Computer Forensics:
When it comes to updated technology advancements like new storage media and updated OS, it is difficult to keep up
with computer forensics to work with it. Forensic analysts face major challenges due to excessive use of data
encryption, where investigations can be hampered and the probability of extracting the data successfully is lower when
the data cannot be decrypted properly.
Volume and Complexity of Data also plays a major role, when analysing could get tougher depending on the volume
of digital data from the user or company is large and complex.
Anti-Forensic tools and techniques : Tools like CCleaner , DBAN can be used to securely wipe data hard drives and
erase specific files to free up space which obstruct investigations .Forensic , HawkEye. Challenges in Computer
Forensics . 2023, hawkeyeforensic.com/2023/12/15/challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-field-of-computer-forensics/.
, Where can you work as a Computer Forensics Investigator?
With a lot of job openings and a high base salary, according to my research, you can work within local, national, and
international law enforcement with salaries ranging from $80,000 to $125,000, it also help build complementary skills
such as mathematics calculations, a second language and law knowledge. “How to Become a Computer Forensics
Investigator in 2020.” Cybersecurity Guide, cybersecurityguide.org/careers/computer-forensics/.
Types of Investigation: With the best of my knowledge and research, the types of investigations are :
Public Investigation : focuses on crime impacting the public involving technology. Includes crimes like : Cyber
terrorism, Internet fraud, Identity theft “Criminal Division | Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
(CCIPS) | United States Department of Justice.” Www.justice.gov, 28 Aug. 2023, www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-
ccips.
Private Investigation: Focuses on non-governmental and internal policy violations.Includes crimes like:
Embezzlement, Sabotage, Falsification of data, Internet Abuse, Misuse of Assets. Pace.edu, 2025,
classes.pace.edu/d2l/le/content/430327/viewContent/3106491/View. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
What type of evidence can be recovered using computer forensics?
File and System Metadata , User Activity, Authentication Data, File Data , Network Data , System and device data,
Communication Records, Forensic Artifacts, Malicious Activity, Hardware and Storage Evidence “Electronic Crime
Scene Investigation: A Guide for First Responders, Second Edition.” National Institute of Justice,
nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/electronic-crime-scene-investigation-guide-first-responders-second-edition
