chapter 19 computer forensics
What is the format for inputting 'Trusted IPs' in the user settings?
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software
A program or instructions that give directions to the computer.
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
last process of the latent data
Finally, when a user deletes files the data remains behind.
what does hdd stand for
Hard Disk Drive
ip addresses
Provide the means by which data can be routed to the appropriate location, and they provide the means by which most internet investigations are conducted
hardware
The physical components of a computer.
visible data
all data that the operating system is presently aware of and thus is readily accessible to the user
Latent Data
areas of files that are typically not apparent to the user (latent=hidden)
what does a forensic investigator do with digital information retrieved from a crime scene?
create a forensic image
Temporary files and swap space
created by programs "back up on the fly"
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
is a data storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material.
what happens when the hdd is partitioned
its mapped or formatted to have a defined layout.
The use of computers and electronic devices
leave footprints and data trails. Involves preservation, acquisition, extraction, and interpretation of computer data.
what is the first step of the hdd
partitioning
what is the final step in the hdd
swap space can yield evidentiary data.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
the brain of the computer
motherboard
the main circuit board of the computer
RAM
volatile memory that stores the running configuration and tables as generated by the device
what is the main goal of the hdd
without altering even one bit of data. Don't boot the hdd obtain the data.