Importance and Advantages of Digital Forensics for Law Enforcement and Corporations
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Digital forensic science is a critical component of today’s police work as well as business protection from cybercrime because of its ability to investigate, assess, and even reconstruct information existing in electronic gadgets. Cybercrime and digital frauds are on rise and in this digital world Digital forensics gives the required tools and techniques to fight these crimes effectively. In particularly, for all police departments digital forensic investigation is essential in solving cyber criminal activities including hacking, identity theft and fraud. It helps in finding evidences that may be useful in prosecuting criminals to book their evil deeds and face the law. Another factor has to do with the ease with which one can chase the footprints left behind by the offenders, regenerate lost records and appraise the content of electronic messages in developing solid legal defenses. Organizations gain from the digital forensics in the sense that they secure their organizations from unauthorized intrusions as well as ensure they have mechanisms for dealing with such incidences. Thus, digital forensics can quickly detect breaches, estimate the losses caused by data leaks, unauthorized use of Intellectual Property, and acts of insiders, as well as set corrective actions. It also saves money apart from preserving corporate image and the trust that customers have in organizations. Digital forensics can also be applied in helping to address regulatory requirements enabling the management of digital evidence in a way, which meets specific legal standards. Especially for industries the quality of data, its confidentiality and integrity have a significant relevance such as financial, healthcare and telecommunications industries.
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