Report (Practical Hands-on Project)

Case Overview

Complete the Hands-on Project 1-3, Forensic Examination of Digital Media from the textbook (Nelson, B., Phillips, A., Steuart, C. & Wilson,

R.S (2024). Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations. (7th ed.) Boston: Cengage)

After completing the hands-on project, submit a single file which contains a report on your findings from this project.

Required Software and Tools

To successfully complete this forensic investigation, you will need the following software and tools:

Forensic Analysis Software

Autopsy(Open-source digital forensics platform)

Used to examine forensic images (.001 format)

Identifies, tags, and extracts files for analysis

Generates forensic reports

Data Files : The data files required for this assessment has been provided in your subject site under the Assessment tab (it is also

available in the companion site of the text book)

Guidelines for Investigation Report

Upon completing the forensic investigation, you must generate a formal report for Legal Review. The report can be a maximum 1200 words.

This document should adhere to professional standards and include properly marked evidence with screenshots, captions, and in-text

citations.

Report Requirements

Your investigation report must include:

1. Investigator Details

Full Name

Email Contact

Case Number: Assessment _2_Pr_01-3_2026_30

2. Case Overview

Briefly describe the case scenario.

Outline the allegations and forensic objectives.

3. Investigation Findings

Identify any relevant files (e.g., boat-related photos).

Provide timestamps for files created/modified in October 2022.

Include metadata details (filename, format, access times).

4. Screenshots as Evidence

Each screenshot must be clearly marked with arrows, highlights, or boxes.

Provide captions explaining the screenshot.

The following screenshots are mandatory: Project_01-3_Autopsy_Report_Case_Summary;

Project_01-3_Autopsy_Report_Tagged_Files; Project_01-3_Autopsy_Report_Tagged_Images

Use in-text citations to reference the screenshots within your report.

Example: See Figure 1 for a boat-related photo tagged during the investigation.

5. Analysis of Tagged Files

Explain why certain files were tagged as evidence.

Correlate findings with the case allegations.

6. Recommendations for Legal Review

Summarize potential implications.

Suggest next steps (e.g., deeper analysis, expert testimony).

Formal Writing and Documentation Expectations

Use professional and formal language.

Avoid slang, contractions, or personal opinions.

Maintain clarity and conciseness in explanations.

Ensure proper grammar and structure