Physical Security in Forensics Investigations
Question description
- Use the organization and characteristics described in the Widget Factory Case Study, found in the Required Resources, as the context in which to complete this assessment.
PREPARATION
Research and evaluate the impact of physical and environmental security on incident response and computer forensics. Include both general implications and an evaluation of the existing Widget Factory environment. You should also consider areas of potential opportunity to improve the current setup.
DIRECTIONS
Part 1: In 6–8 pages, complete the following:
- Discuss the impact that physical and environmental security practices have on effective forensics investigations.
- Describe the role that both physical and logical security zones play in supporting effective forensics investigations.
- Discuss how centralized versus decentralized physical and environmental security impacts the approach a forensics professional takes toward an investigation.
- Evaluate potential areas of risk related to physical security presented in the case study.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting guidelines.
- Length: 6–8 pages, excluding the references page and the two screen captures from the Toolwire lab.
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