Learning Objectives and Outcomes

 

Research information about Linux forensic investigations and appropriate tools.

Identify and describe three websites that provide highly relevant information to Linux forensic investigations.

Assignment Requirements

 

You are an experienced digital forensics specialist for DigiFirm Investigation Company. DigiFirm is involved in an investigation of a large corporation accused of unauthorized access of a competitor’s database to obtain customer information. The DigiFirm team will be responsible for the forensic investigation of the seized computers that are running Linux.

 

Chris, your team leader, has asked you to research information and tools that the team can use during the investigations.

 

For this assignment:

 

Research websites that provide information or tools for Linux forensic investigations.

Write a report that describes three of the most promising websites in detail and discusses why these resources might be helpful in a forensic examination.

Required Resources

 

Course textbook

Internet access

Submission Requirements

 

Format: Microsoft Word

Font: Arial, size 12, double-space

Citation Style: Follow your school’s preferred style guide

Length: 1–2 pages

Self-Assessment Checklist

 

I researched websites that provide information or tools for Linux forensic investigations.

I wrote a report that describes three of the most promising websites in detail and discusses why these resources might be helpful in a forensic examination.

I created a professional, well-developed report with proper documentation, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.