Issues in Digital Forensics - Tasks Overview and Personal Reflection

Task 1: Issues that Influence Cybercrime Investigation

This is an individual assessment comprised of three tasks. Task 1 carries 30%, task 2 carries 50% and task 3 carries 20% of the overall portfolio mark. Tasks 1 and 2 are assessed separately via Canvas.The information on this brief is provided for your reference.

Task 1 will assess issues that influence the investigation of cybercrimes and assess your knowledge in the current technological issues in digital forensics.

Task 2 will allow you to adapt digital forensic practices to multiple contexts and assess your understanding in conducting digital evidence in terms of collection and acquisition and the analysis and evaluation of digital evidence for reporting in a forensically sound manner.

Task 3 will assess your theoretical and methodological approaches to the digital forensic investigation.

You are expected to demonstrate an insight into the implications of the problem introduced in each task by using clear and concise arguments. The reports should be well written (and word-processed), showing good skills in creativity and design. Sentences should be of an appropriate length and the writing style should be brief but informative.

During the teaching weeks you will have the opportunity to discuss your progress and receive feedback on the portfolio activities from the module team. The deadline for the complete portfolio,Personal Reflection Task 3 is weighted at 20% of the overall portfolio mark. This task is a reflection on your own learning and achievements through this module.

You are required to write a reflective essay of approximately 500 words that will be expanding on your personal growth with a focus on the learning experience and the digital forensics skills you built through this module. You need to consider how your personal experience impacted your approach to digital forensics. You should make specific references to your methodological approach as a learner.

1. Collection and acquisition

2. File system analysis

3. Signature analysis

4. Anti-forensics

5. Forensics and Incident

1. You must have attended the session on the topic you selected to reflect on.

2. Keep notes during the practical sessions. They will be your guide for your reflective essay.

3. Research how to write a personal reflection.

4. You still need to justify your opinion, when you write a personal reflection.

Task 3 should be submitted on Canvas.Individual feedback for this task will be provided within four weeks of the submission deadline.Assessment Criteria Mark Available Description/explanation of method,Reflection on experience/ critical evaluation of method-10mrks Conclusion based on personal experience.