A Control Framework for Digital Forensics

Authors: Sebastiaan von Solms Cecil Louwrens Colette Reekie Talania Grobler

Publish Date: 2006/1/29

Volume: , Issue: , Pages: 343-355

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Abstract

This paper introduces a control framework for digital forensics It proposes a taxonomy for control objectives categorized within the phases of the digital forensic process planning and preparation incident response investigation and juridical/evidentiary Using the taxonomy as a basis a digital forensic reference framework consisting of control groupings control objectives and detailed control objectives is defined The control framework is intended to provide a sound theoretical basis for digital forensics as well as a reference framework for digital forensics governance within organizations

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