Managing the evidence (from a legal perspective)
"We must adapt to the digital age and the chain of custody must be also maintained when dealing with digital evidence."
– Lawyer, Angelith Alfaro
As we mentioned previously, the very first step when performing forensics is to ensure that the data that's been collected is handled and stored properly. Otherwise, the data may not be admissible in a trial or other legal procedure.
Some countries may have different regulations or frameworks that must be followed to use digital evidence. However, let me share some of the most common guidelines and regulations in regards to digital evidence that are used around the world.
ISO 27037
The ISO/IEC 27037:2012 provides guidelines about identifying, collecting, acquisitioning, and preserving digital evidence.
The last version was revised in 2018 and it allows you to identify, collect, acquire, and preserve data from a plurality of devices, including, but not...
