Computer forensics

Computer forensics (also known as computer forensic science)^{[1] [2]} is a branch of digital forensic science. That branch is about evidence found in computers and digital storage media.

A forensic expert examining a mobile device that was (taken by authorities, or) seized during an investigation

Media types used for computer forensic analysis: a Fujifilm FinePix digital camera, two flash memory cards, a USB flash drive, a 5GB iPod, a CD-R or DVD recordable, and a Mini CD.

1. Michael G. Noblett; Mark M. Pollitt; Lawrence A. Presley (October 2000). "Recovering and examining computer forensic evidence". Retrieved 26 July 2010.
2. Yasinsac, A.; Erbacher, R.F.; Marks, D.G.; Pollitt, M.M.; Sommer, P.M. (July 2003). "Computer forensics education". IEEE Security & Privacy. 1 (4): 15–23. Bibcode:2003ISPri..99d..15Y. doi:10.1109/MSECP.2003.1219052.