Mini-Project 30: Computer Forensic Lab Mini-Project Overview Time Estimate: 90 minutes This mini-project builds upon the previous one where you were asked to prepare a presentation for the Board of Directors on your main duties for the company and how your position could help achieve business goals based on security and confidentiality.

Project Submission

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The Board of Directors really liked your presentation, and they have given you their blessing to build a computer forensics lab. Write a four to five (45) page paper in which you: 1. Explain the steps you would take to plan a budget for the lab, keeping in mind the general business objective to avoid unneeded costs. 2. Recommend the physical requirements and controls that you would consider implementing in order to keep the lab safe and secure. 3. Identify at least three (3) hardware and software tools that you would include in the design of the lab and explain your reasons behind your choices. 4. Identify the high-level criteria that would be considered when selecting the forensic workstations to be utilized.