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Study on the standard components of digital forensics laboratory.
Su-Min Shin1, Jae-Won Hong1, Gi-Bum Kim1
1Digital Forensics, Department of Forensic Science, University of Sungkyunkwan, 25-2, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea.
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|April 20, 2023
Summary
This study outlines essential components for establishing a credible digital forensics laboratory. It provides a framework for ensuring the integrity of digital evidence from collection to court presentation.
Area of Science:
- Digital Forensics
- Laboratory Accreditation
- Information Security Standards
Background:
- Digital forensics is crucial for investigations, requiring validated processes for court admissibility.
- Ensuring digital evidence integrity necessitates standardized laboratory environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and validate essential components for establishing a digital forensics laboratory.
- To develop criteria for reliable digital evidence analysis and court presentation.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 27001, Interpol, and Council of Europe (CoE) guidelines.
- Three-round Delphi survey with 21 digital forensics experts.
Main Results:
- Derivation of 40 essential components across seven key areas for digital forensic laboratories.
- Validation of components through expert consensus for establishment, operation, management, and authentication.
Conclusions:
- The derived components provide a robust framework for digital forensics laboratories in various sectors.
- These components can serve as competency criteria for evaluating digital forensic analysis reliability in court.
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