This chapter highlights the rapidly changing forensic environment, where conventional forensic imaging and indexing of increasingly larger datasets is becoming unviable. It introduces new forensic processes and tools to assist in more sound recovery of evidence and better use of resources. The chapter introduces the advent of disruptive technology that is challenging the established digital forensic response and overreliance on forensic specialists, who are themselves becoming swamped with heavier caseloads and limited ability to process larger and disparate datasets.
The topics specifically covered in this chapter will look at:
Emerging problems confronting forensic laboratories and practitioners in recovering evidence from increasingly large and widely dispersed datasets
Processes and forensic tools to assist practitioners to deal more effectively with these challenges
Empowering non-specialist law enforcement personnel and other stakeholders...