Assignment and Study Guide for CISS360

Chapter One

Terms

affidavit
A notarized document. Under the penalty of perjury. Can be a declaration when the document in not notarized.
allegation
charge made before proof
approved secure container
A fireproof container locked by a key or combination
attorney-client privilege(ACP)
client information divulged to an attorney is confidential
authorized requester
Private domain: has the right to request an investigation.
bit-stream copy
A bit by bit duplicate of data on the original storage medium. Known as acquiring an image or making a forensic copy
chain of custody
The path that evidence takes from the start of an investigation until closed.
Computer Technology Investigators Network(CTIN)
Pacific Northwest group of investigators that collaborate on better investigative techniques
data recovery
recovering deleted files
Digitial Evidence Specialist(DES)
One who collects and protects the integrity of the data/evidence
digital foresnics
providing evidence through investigative procedures for legal purposes
evidence bags
Non static bags used to transport any computer components or digit devices
evidence custody form
A hard copy form showing who checked evidence in/out
exculpatory evidence
Evidence that indicates suspect in innocent
exhibits
Evidence used in court to prove a case
forensic workstation
A work station that copies evidence
Fourth Admendment
Ensures probable cause for search
hostile work environment
A workplace that prevents employees from doing their job due to hostile interaction from others
inculpatory evidence
Evidence that indicates suspect is guilty
industrial espionage
Theft of valuable proprietory information/data/ or products from a company that is
International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist(IACIS)
Software creators for digital forensics
interrrogation
Attempting to get a confession for a specific incident or crime
interview
Conversation conducted to collect information from a witness or suspect to verify related facts
line of authority
Order by which a problem in elevated through ranks. Each rank has the legal right to investigate and possess/control/access evidence
multi-evidence form
Evidence custody form used to list all items associated with a case
network intrusion detection and incident response
Detecting attacks from intruders by using automated tools and manual processes.
professional conduct
Expected behavior of a professional supporting ethical behavior and integrity.
repeatable findings
Duplicating a result continually to insure accuracy
search and seizure
Obtaining evidence legally
search warrants
Legal document providing the investigators the right to examine private property to support or prove an allegation
single-evidence from verdict
Form attached to each piece of evidence. Provides a log of evidence handling to ensure integrity of the evidence
vulnerability/threat assessment and risk management
Weakest points of an attack surface. Covers all types of security
warning banner
Provides instruction to the user for the proper use of the company computer
white-collar crimes
Financially motivated non violent crime. Typical white-collar crimes could include wage theft, fraud, bribery, Ponzi schemes, insider trading, labor racketeering, embezzlement, cybercrime, copyright infringement, money laundering, identity theft, and forgery

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