Two-Dimensional Evidence Reliability Amplification Process Model for Digital Forensics

Abstract

Being related to law and state-of-the-art technology, digital forensics needs more discipline than traditional forensics. The variety of types of crimes, distribution of networks and complexity of information and communication technology, add to the complexity of the process of digital investigations. A rigorous and flexible process model is needed to overcome challenges and obstacles in this area. In this paper we propose a digital forensics process, called "two-dimensional evidence reliability amplification process model", which presents a detailed digital forensic process model in five main phases and different roles to perform it. At the same time, this iterative process addresses four essential tasks as the umbrella activities that are applicable across all phases and sub-phases. We have also developed a hypothetical solution based on intersection of events and exploit mathematical operations and symbols for making an algorithm to increase the reliability of evidence. This process model is detailed enough to describe the investigation process so that it could possibly provide a guideline that investigators can take advantage of it during a forensics investigation process.