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  • Digital Forensics
  • Information Security
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Digital forensic tools are crucial for data examination, but their functionality and practitioner performance are not infallible.
  • Investigative errors necessitate root cause analysis for quality control and practice improvement.
  • Post-investigation reviews often initially suspect tool malfunction, highlighting the need for pre-use tool evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept of fault-attribution in digital forensic investigations.
  • To analyze the contributions of both forensic tools and practitioners to investigative errors.
  • To propose a framework for determining responsibility when errors occur during digital examinations.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of fault-attribution in digital forensics.
  • Discussion of the interplay between forensic tools and practitioner actions.
  • Development of principles for error responsibility determination.

Main Results:

  • Investigative errors can originate from either the digital forensic tools utilized or the practitioner's conduct.
  • A systematic approach to fault-attribution is necessary for effective error management.
  • Proposed principles offer a structured method for assigning responsibility in digital forensic casework.

Conclusions:

  • Determining the source of digital forensic errors (tool vs. practitioner) is vital for accountability and learning.
  • Implementing clear fault-attribution principles enhances the reliability and integrity of digital forensic investigations.
  • This work provides a foundation for developing best practices in digital forensic error analysis and prevention.