Homework Assignment: Digital Forensics

Instructions: Use Chapters $1-3$ to answer the following questions.

Define digital forensics and explain its primary objectives.

What are the key phases of the digital forensics process? Describe each phase briefly.

Differentiate between a forensic image and a forensic copy.

What is the significance of write$-$blockers in digital forensics?

Explain the concept of 'chain of custody' and its importance in digital forensics.

Describe the role of metadata in digital forensics investigations. Provide an example of how metadata might be used in a case.

What are the main types of digital evidence that can be collected in a forensic investigation?

Discuss the challenges faced in mobile device forensics.

Explain how cloud forensics differs from traditional digital forensics.

What are some common tools used in digital forensics investigations? Provide a brief overview of two of them.