Computer Forensics: Digital Hardware Tools

University Name: Student`s Name: Computer Forensics: Digital Hardware Tools Course Number: Course Name Professor`s Name: Date: Abstract Computer engineers have created numerous hardware tools for computer forensics. For many police sections, the choice of tools is determined by available expertise and department budgets. Discussed here are several computerized hardware tools and devices that enable computer investigations. The paper provides a brief description of two of the hardware tools and how they are supposed to work. It explains how it might help forensic operations in finding evidence for digital crimes. It also describes the possible advantages and drawbacks of using those tools and provides examples of their application. Key Words: Computer Forensics, Hardware tools, Devices Computer Forensics: Computerized Hardware Tools Introduction Computer engineers have created numerous hardware tools for computer forensics. For many police sections, the selection of tools is dependent on available expertise and department budgets. The following are two computerized hardware tools devices/tools from a leading computer forensics company, Dibs. It enables computer investigations. Mobile Forensic Workstation from DibsDescription This advanced digital forensic hardware tool is furnished with an amply configured forensic disk drive with the most up-to-date Windows OS. Designed by active computer forensic experts, DIBS Mobile Forensic Workstation offers all the instruments necessary for reliable, quick collection and examination of suspect computer data. This tool comes with a life-size, modern laptop with a hard disk that operated on Windows XP. Fully set up for use and configured in the workstation is the Computer forensic analysis software. Copying and analysis is done to external disc drive connected via Universal Serial Bus 2 interface assuring ...