Importance of Forensic Image of Hard Disk Using Different Forensic Tools By Preserving The Integrity of Digital Evidence

Authors

  • Ketan N. Mahajan Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory, Mumbai, Home Department, Maharashtra State.
  • Suraj S. Chafale Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory, Mumbai, Home Department, Maharashtra State.
  • Vitthal G. Mulik Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory, Mumbai, Home Department, Maharashtra State.
  • V. S. Pawade Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory, Mumbai, Home Department, Maharashtra State
  • Dr. K. V. Kulkarni Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory, Mumbai, Home Department, Maharashtra State.

Keywords:

forensic image, imaging tools, MD5 hash value, cyber forensic

Abstract

Forensic science is the application of science relates to the criminal investigation by a court of law. Cyber
forensic is a branch of forensic science technology. The digital media are used to perform cybercrime as a target or source.
The investigation of such type of crime is carried out by using thedigital storage media which used in this crime such as hard
disk, pen drive, CD or DVD etc. In this paper, we use the different forensic tool to createa forensic image of the hard disk
for further analysis in digital crime investigation, which result in same MD5 hash value. Here we also describe the
importance of forensic image in the process of investigation of digital crimes.

Downloads

Published

2018-01-25

How to Cite

Ketan N. Mahajan, Suraj S. Chafale, Vitthal G. Mulik, V. S. Pawade, & Dr. K. V. Kulkarni. (2018). Importance of Forensic Image of Hard Disk Using Different Forensic Tools By Preserving The Integrity of Digital Evidence. International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), 5(1), 272–279. Retrieved from https://ijaerd.org/index.php/IJAERD/article/view/2122

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2018): Volume 5 Issue 1 January 2018

Section

Articles