Review the example reports provided in our Learning Activities.

Research best practices and common standards for writing digital forensics analysis reports. Based on your research, create an outline for your Final Project digital forensics report.

Here are some things to consider when creating your outline. These are only elements to be found somewhere in the report. This list is NOT an outline. When your outline is done, ask yourself:$$ "Does my outline reflect all aspects of the investigation?"

Authority to investigate

Scope of work

Collection

Preservation

Data acquisition

Validation

Initial examination

Analysis

Findings

Conclusion $($including next steps in the investigation if needed$)$

Documentation of actions taken

Does your outline begin with an introduction and end with a conclusion?

Does your outline follow a logical sequence of evidence? For example: this assignment asks for ten unique evidence types to be reported. Does your outline reflect these ten types in an obvious way?

Does your outline provide for necessary Appendices?

Does your outline easily transition into the full report? For example: can you transition the sections of your outline into headings in your report?