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An Insightful Analysis of Digital Forensics Effects on Networks and Multimedia Applications

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Humans have benefited greatly from technology, which has helped to raise standards of living and make important discoveries. But there are a lot of hazards associated with using it. The prevalence of digital video through mobile smartphone applications like WhatsApp and YouTube as well as web-based multimedia platforms are likewise gaining in importance as crucial. But there are also global security issues that are arising. These difficulties could cause significant issues, especially in cases where multimedia is a crucial factor in criminal decision-making, such as in child pornography and movie piracy. Consequently, copyright protection and video authentication are required in order to strengthen the reliability of using digital video in daily life. A tampered film may contain the relevant evidence in a legal dispute to convict someone of a violation or clear a guilty party of wrongdoing. Hence, to develop it is crucial to have reliable forensic techniques that would enhance the justice administration systems and enable them to reach just verdicts. This article discusses numerous forensic analysis fields, including network forensics, audio forensics, and video forensics. In this study, many algorithms such as Random Forest, Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), and Convolutional Recurrent Neural Networks (CRNN) are used for implementing different types of forensic analysis. Also, image fusion is used which can provide more information than a single image and extract features from the original images. This study came to the conclusion that the random forest provides the finest results for network forensic analysis with an accuracy of 98.02 percent. A lot of work has been done during the past years, through an analysis of current methods and machine learning strategies in the field of video source authentication and the study aims to provide a thorough summary of that work.

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Marziale, Lodovico. "Advanced Techniques for Improving the Efficacy of Digital Forensics Investigations." ScholarWorks@UNO, 2009. http://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1027.

De, Souza Pedro. "A Chain of findings for digital investigations." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40842.

Hansen, Tone. "A Digital Tool to Improve the Efficiency of IT Forensic Investigations." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Akademin för informationsteknologi, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-40232.

Patterson, Farrah M. "The implications of virtual environments in digital forensic investigations." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2011. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/4819.

Liljekvist, Erika, and Oscar Hedlund. "Uncovering Signal : Simplifying Forensic Investigations of the Signal Application." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Akademin för informationsteknologi, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-44835.

Hargreaves, C. J. "Assessing the Reliability of Digital Evidence from Live Investigations Involving Encryption." Thesis, Department of Informatics and Sensors, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1826/4007.

Hargreaves, Christopher James. "Assessing the reliability of digital evidence from live investigations involving encryption." Thesis, Cranfield University, 2009. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/4007.

Roussel, Bruno. "Les investigations numériques en procédure pénale." Thesis, Bordeaux, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020BORD0075.

Montasari, Reza. "The Comprehensive Digital Forensic Investigation Process Model (CDFIPM) for digital forensic practice." Thesis, University of Derby, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10545/620799.

Sanyamahwe, Tendai. "Digital forensic model for computer networks." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1000968.

Etow, Tambue Ramine. "IMPACT OF ANTI-FORENSICS TECHNIQUES ON DIGITAL FORENSICS INVESTIGATION." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM), 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-97116.

Alqahtany, Saad. "A forensically-enabled IaaS cloud computing architecture." Thesis, University of Plymouth, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/9508.

Sonnekus, Michael Hendrik. "A comparison of open source and proprietary digital forensic software." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1017939.

Van, Ramesdonk Paul. "Continued forensic development - investigation into current trends and proposed model for digital forensic practitioners." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20707.

Rule, Samantha Elizabeth. "A Framework for using Open Source intelligence as a Digital Forensic Investigative tool." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1017937.

Wang, Mengmeng, and 王萌萌. "Temporal analysis on HFS+ and across file systems in digital forensic investigation." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2013. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B50900122.

Barbosa, Akio Nogueira. "Método para ranqueamento e triagem de computadores aplicado à perícia de informática." Universidade de São Paulo, 2015. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3141/tde-14062016-081553/.

Al, Mutawa Noora Ahmad Khurshid. "Integrating behavioural analysis within the digital forensics investigation process." Thesis, University of Central Lancashire, 2018. http://clok.uclan.ac.uk/25412/.

LeRoi, Jack. "A forensic investigation of the electrical properties of digital audio recording." Thesis, University of Colorado at Denver, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1556863.

In media forensics, the devices; e.g. computers, smart phones, still/video cameras, audio recorders, and software; e.g. video, audio, and graphics editors, file and disk utilities, mathematical computation applications, are, for the most part, black boxes. The design specifications are usually proprietary and the operating specifications may be incomplete, inaccurate, or unavailable. This makes it difficult to validate the technology, but using it without validation could discredit a practitioner's findings or testimony. The alternative is to test the device or program to determine relevant characteristics of its performance.

An important and common device in media forensics is the portable digital audio recorder used to record surveillance and interviews. This type can also be used to record the alternating current (AC) waveform from the mains power. While small variations in the AC frequency (ENF) can be forensically important, distortion in the recording can affect its value in adjudication or investigation. A method is presented to evaluate aspects of a recorder's operation that can cause distortion. Specifically, the method measures the noise generated by the recorder's electronics in its input and amplifier circuits. The method includes a procedure to isolate the recorder from environmental sources of noise. The method analyzes the broadband noise floor produced by the range of recording conditions and recorder settings. It also analyzes the noise amplitude for the harmonics for the mains frequency.

Ademu, Inikpi. "A comprehensive digital forensics investigation model and guidelines for establishing admissible digital evidence." Thesis, University of East London, 2013. http://roar.uel.ac.uk/3992/.

Homem, Irvin. "Towards Automation in Digital Investigations : Seeking Efficiency in Digital Forensics in Mobile and Cloud Environments." Licentiate thesis, Stockholms universitet, Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-130742.

Al-Morjan, Abdulrazaq Abdulaziz. "An investigation into a digital forensic model to distinguish between 'insider' and 'outsider'." Thesis, De Montfort University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2086/4402.

Nikooazm, Elina. "Validation des logiciels d'expertise judiciaire de preuves informatiques." Thesis, Paris 2, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015PA020021.

Mankantshu, Mninawe Albert. "Investigating the factors that influence digital forensic readiness in a South African organisation." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8504.

AlMarri, Saeed. "A structured approach to malware detection and analysis in digital forensics investigation." Thesis, University of Bedfordshire, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10547/622529.

Hewling, Moniphia Orlease. "Digital forensics : an integrated approach for the investigation of cyber/computer related crimes." Thesis, University of Bedfordshire, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10547/326231.

Waltereit, Marian [Verfasser], and Torben [Akademischer Betreuer] Weis. "On the Digital Forensic Investigation of Hit-And-Run Accidents / Marian Waltereit ; Betreuer: Torben Weis." Duisburg, 2021. http://d-nb.info/1236539818/34.

Nordin, Anton, and Felix Liffner. "Forensiska Artefakter hos Mobila Applikationer : Utvinning och Analys av Applikationen Snapchat." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Akademin för informationsteknologi, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-40207.

Federici, Corrado <1965&gt. "The twofold role of Cloud Computing in Digital Forensics: target of investigations and helping hand to evidence analysis." Doctoral thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2014. http://amsdottorato.unibo.it/6694/.

Jones, Eric Douglas. "Forensic Investigation of Stamped Markings Using a Large-Chamber Scanning Electron Microscope and Computer Analysis for Depth Determination." TopSCHOLAR®, 2013. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1237.

Homem, Irvin. "LEIA: The Live Evidence Information Aggregator : A Scalable Distributed Hypervisor‐based Peer‐2‐Peer Aggregator of Information for Cyber‐Law Enforcement I." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT), 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-177902.

Breitinger, Frank [Verfasser], Stefan [Akademischer Betreuer] Katzenbeisser, Harald [Akademischer Betreuer] Baier, and Felix [Akademischer Betreuer] Freiling. "On the utility of bytewise approximate matching in computer science with a special focus on digital forensics investigations / Frank Breitinger. Betreuer: Stefan Katzenbeisser ; Harald Baier ; Felix Freiling." Darmstadt : Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Darmstadt, 2014. http://d-nb.info/1110901852/34.

Bouchaud, François. "Analyse forensique des écosystèmes intelligents communicants de l'internet des objets." Thesis, Lille, 2021. http://www.theses.fr/2021LILUI014.

Lalanne, Vincent. "Gestion des risques appliquée aux systèmes d’information distribués." Thesis, Pau, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013PAUU3052/document.

Arthur, Kweku Kwakye. "Considerations towards the development of a forensic evidence management system." Diss., 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26567.

Alharbi, Soltan Abed. "Proactive System for Digital Forensic Investigation." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1828/5237.

Grobler, Cornelia Petronella. "DFMF : a digital forensic management framework." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6365.

Adedayo, Oluwasola Mary. "Reconstruction in Database Forensics." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43777.

Fei, B. K. L. (Bennie Kar Leung). "Data visualisation in digital forensics." Diss., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/22996.

Delgado, Manuel. "Combater o crime económico com armas digitais: o papel do open-source." Master's thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10071/8063.

Valjarevic, Aleksandar. "A comprehensive and harmonised digital forensic investigation process model." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50812.

Pooe, El Antonio. "Developing a multidisciplinary digital forensic readiness model for evidentiary data handling." Thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25316.

張緹柔. "A Study on Investigation and Digital Forensic for Wireless Cyber Crime." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/k5896p.

Ndara, Vuyani. "Computer seizure as technique in forensic investigation." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13277.

Bernardo, Bruno Miguel Vital. "Toolbox application to support and enhance the mobile device forensics investigation process - breaking through the techniques available." Master's thesis, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/113177.

Joshi, Abhishek Shriram. "Image Processing and Super Resolution Methods for a Linear 3D Range Image Scanning Device for Forensic Imaging." 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1805/3414.

Breitinger, Frank. "On the utility of bytewise approximate matching in computer science with a special focus on digital forensics investigations." Phd thesis, 2014. https://tuprints.ulb.tu-darmstadt.de/4055/1/20140717_Dissertation_Breitinger_final.pdf.

Lochner, Hendrik Thomas. "Kartering van selfoontegnologie." Diss., 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/554.

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Ayush Kumar Verma , Krishnan Ramanathan; Data privacy preservation in digital forensics investigation. AIP Conf. Proc. 3 October 2022; 2519 (1): 030051. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0109813

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As we know, in a digital forensic investigation, the investigators extract evidence from different types of digital media. However, the extraction method itself unlocks the way for digital forensic investigators to encroach the privacy of the individual. To detect fraud, an investigator collects and analyzes the digital evidence connected to the fraud that has taken place and presents it in court to prove convict. There are no legal or technical structures in place that can keep a check on the investigation procedures to prevent this breach of privacy. Privacy of personal data of a user is stated in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. In this ever-changing world, the increasing use of computing devices creates vast volumes of personal data, and correspondingly, in digital investigation, there is an increased presumption of accountability and protection for the rights of a user governing data privacy. So, in this research study, we have tried to respond to this concern by analyzing the perceptions about data privacy preservation and issues related to digital forensics investigation from three perspectives, i.e., user, forensic investigator, and technology, and put forward a framework that respects user privacy as well as ensures a forensically sound digital investigation.

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Recent Dissertation Topics in Forensic Science

This article serves as a compass, guiding readers through a diverse array of recent dissertation topics that encapsulate the multifaceted nature of forensic research. From digital forensics to forensic psychology, the chosen dissertation topics reflect the evolving challenges and advancements in solving complex legal puzzles.

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• “Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in Forensic DNA Profiling: Opportunities and Challenges”
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Digital Forensics:

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• “Cloud Forensics: Investigating Digital Crimes in Cloud Computing Environments”
• “Deepfake Detection Techniques: Safeguarding Digital Evidence Integrity”

Forensic Anthropology:

• “Facial Approximation in Forensic Anthropology: Integrating 3D Modeling Techniques”
• “The Role of Forensic Anthropologists in Mass Graves Investigations”
• “Advancements in Skeletal Trauma Analysis for Forensic Purposes”

Forensic Toxicology:

• “Metabolomics in Forensic Toxicology: Profiling Endogenous and Exogenous Compounds”
• “Designer Drugs: Analytical Approaches for the Detection of Novel Psychoactive Substances”
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Forensic Psychology:

• “The Impact of Jury Bias on Forensic Psychologists’ Testimonies: A Case Study Analysis”
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Forensic Pathology:

• “Cardiac Biomarkers in Forensic Pathology: Exploring their Role in Cause of Death Determination”
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Forensic Odontology:

• “Age Estimation in Subadults: Integrating Dental and Skeletal Methods in Forensic Odontology”
• “Digital Methods in Bite Mark Analysis: Enhancing Accuracy and Reliability”
• “Role of Dental Records in Disaster Victim Identification: A Global Perspective”

Forensic Entomology:

• “Forensic Entomogenomics: Unraveling New Dimensions in Time of Death Estimation”
• “Environmental Factors Influencing Insect Colonization on Decomposing Remains: A Forensic Study”
• “The Use of Entomotoxicology in Forensic Investigations: Current Trends and Applications”

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Digital forensics assists in the analysis, inspection, identification, and preservation of evidence (digital) collected on a wide variety of devices. It’s the professional domain of studying, identifying, conserving, protecting, extracting, documenting, and creating digital information in different ways. The goal is to evaluate the information as part of the civil or criminal investigation once it has been turned into contextual information using appropriate kinds of rationale . In digital forensics, the tasks below must be completed.

• Analysis of text, images and videos
• Cracking passwords
• Clustering files
• Searching data
• Executable analysis

Through this article, we will provide you with expert analysis on various digital forensics project topics and doing research on them. We claim to be one of the best project supporters in the world mainly due to the following reasons.

As we are in the field of guiding research projects in topics related to digital forensics for more than 15 years we have gained huge expertise and ample field knowledge to aid and assist you throughout your research. We are ready to offer you the following

What we support for digital forensics projects? 

• Comparative study on different digital forensic project topics through case studies
• The mechanisms, process model and methodologies followed in digital forensics
• Tools including the testing tools, new algorithms, techniques and process of validation involved in digital forensics
• Acknowledgement and standardization methods used

In this regard, you can get complete technical support along with ultimate assistance in collecting resources, conducting surveys for data collection, making Crisp algorithms and codes implementation in real-time, project simulation, writing thesis and paper publication , and many more. So you can approach us with huge confidence. Let us now have an overview of digital forensics. 

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Read the overview here. We provide you with the research agenda consisting of some basic categories that are important in any digital forensics project topics below

• Modelling the cases
• Modelling the process of investigation
• SAN and NAS
• IDS based automatic data collection
• Investigating the server and non-work station
• Tools for simultaneous working on evidence and images
• Providing the timeline of user history
• Generating traffic
• Carving and imaging in parallel
• Analysis of RAM
• Legal implications
• Interrupting execution for real-time acquisition
• Collecting evidence without permanent memory
• Honeypots in control and investigation mechanism
• Capture devices in network audit attempts based on hardware
• Control systems based on IDS
• Radio frequency forensics at 900 MHz

Recent advancements in science and technology have taken these basic processes of digital forensics given above to the next level. Huge scope of research and development can be observed in digital forensics project topics . So we suggest you take up research in any digital forensic project topics which are sure to give you a promising career. Let us now have a look at the major steps involved in digital forensics,

What are the important steps in digital forensics? 

As we stated before, digital forensics involves identifying evidence, acquiring and analyzing them, and finally presenting the most needed interpretations for further study. In this aspect let us now look into these significant processes in detail.

• The first step in the process of digital forensic investigation is identifying the evidences
• Evidences are different for different scenarios and you should be able to look into to the situations promptly
• In case of illegal graphic images you shall see the web history and various image files
• For intrusions look into rootkits, logs and hidden files
• In case of intelligence see the documents and emails
• After identifying the evidences the second step involved is acquiring them
• First of all the state of computer should be prevented from getting altered
• Bitwise copying of hard disc and copying memory before the system gets turned off is recommended
• The network connection States have to be saved and connection with the network have to be terminated
• While copying hard disk you should boot it in reliable media like Linux live CD and DOS floppy
• Be sure to detach the hard disc and place it in any trusted systems
• Evidence analysis is primarily based on the skill sets of an analyst and the nature of evidence collected
• Higher importance have to be given to aggregation of evidences, correlating them, filtering, transforming and generating metadata
• In pre analysis period or during acquisition you shall give priority 2 aggregation and transformation of evidence using data recovery and unification processes
• Also while generating metadata be sure to categorise, index and hash them
• Understanding the difference between evidence and data plays a key role in utilisation of information for evidence mapping, contextualization and isolation
• The final step in the digital forensic processes is the presentation of information
• While presenting information be sure to create reports on trusted evidences
• It is also the duty of a digital forensic analyst to present the role played by a given evidence in the case being investigated

Usually, these are the four steps involved in digital forensics. The analysts train themselves by handling various cases and having deep analysis over them. In order to get the perspective of experienced analysts and Research experts , you shall reach out to us at any time. We are here to support you in every aspect of your project. Let us now see the challenges and issues in digital forensics.

Despite the advancement of digital information forensics , a variety of difficulties persist. Let us see some of the important digital forensics issues faced these days. 

Challenges in digital forensics 

• Establishing approaches that adapt well over unexpected and previous unforeseen digital threats
• Building approaches that extend well enough to large amounts of biometric information among different population groupings
• Quantifying patterns in electronically altered information to verify the abuser of an attack
• Providing security of biometrics information and making it threat resistant
• Providing anonymity and confidential details in social media could reveal critical personal information

As we have handled ample projects in digital forensics , we are highly qualified and able to solve any kind of issues associated with them. Now let us look into different digital forensics datasets. What are the existing data sets for digital forensics projects?

Available Datasets for Digital Forensics

• It consists of 11530 images
• 27450 ROI annotated objects
• 6929 segments
• These are available in 20 classes
• It contains 9963 images
• 24640 annotated objects in more than 20 different classes

You can get a more detailed description of these datasets, their usage, source, and discovery once you reach out to us. We are here to give you practical descriptions and simple explanations to help you in using such datasets . Let us now talk about various methodologies in digital forensics

What are the methods for digital forensics? 

• Outgoing firewalls can be used for inspecting the outbound communications
• Encrypted communications can be intercepted using man in the middle attack
• Intruder targets for the system or set and activities of the intruders are monitored
• It also aims in identifying the intruder
• System and log files integrity has to be monitored
• Sensitive file alterations must be alerted to the administrator
• Examination and identification of hosts for guarding against unauthorized access
• Determination of hosts and their respective services along with the purpose

For algorithms, codes, and programming languages used in these methodologies, you can contact our technical support team.  Does digital forensics need coding?  Of course yes. So let us now talk about the best programming languages for all digital forensic project topics

Best Programming Languages for Digital Forensics Projects 

• C++ is commonly characterized as C’s brother
• It consists of some mixes of advanced math which are like meth and steroids
• C++ is a superb programming language that is mainly dependent on the source code of C
• Many operating systems are built on the C programming language
• It’s a lightweight, adaptable, and effective programming language which can handle a wide range of functions like cryptographic, image analysis, and sockets network
• SQL is extensively utilized for data maintenance and retrieval as a result of recent proliferation of data storage devices
• Attackers are also progressively influencing the language in order to destroy or steal information
• SQL injections, for instance, make use of SQL deficiencies to extract or change information stored on computers
• This is a programming language for building web pages on the web server
• Since PHP is used to develop the majority of websites, knowing how to defend against attackers is a must
• DDoS (denial-of-service) cyber-attacks, for instance, are designed to render web programs inaccessible to the authorized consumers
• You could create powerful alternatives to safeguard online applications using PHP programming experience along with abilities in all other languages including JavaScript
• The Java programming language provides numerous applications in different fields of cyber security
• For illustration, digital attackers utilize it to invert copyrighted software programs in order to find and expose weak points
• When it comes to payloads management, penetration testers frequently utilize Java to configure high-scaling hosts
• Mastering Java enables pen testing simpler, which is among the most important jobs of a cyber-security practitioner
• Java coding is used by professional ethical hackers to demonstrate effective, ethical systems
• Java is a great suggestion for cyber specialists since it is more dynamic than languages such as C++
• Ethical hackers can use Java to design vulnerability testing applications that can run on a variety of systems
• JavaScript is an advanced programming language that is known as the web’s “lingua franca” 
• The Internet runs on JavaScript, which is its fundamental technology
• The language is what gives websites their interaction
• Cross-site scripting, for instance, is an attack based on JavaScript where the attacker injects malware into a website
• If you’d like to grab cookies, target event controllers, and perform cross-site scripting, JavaScript is the way to go
• JavaScript libraries include NodeJS, jQuery and ReactJS
• As a consequence of the language’s extensive use, programs and infrastructure that employ it are prime target

The list of excellent computer languages for forensic science presented here is by no means comprehensive. You might discover one language better suited to any particular function than most others, depending on your individual utilization. 

How about using python for digital forensics?

• Python is a powerful programming language which is gaining in popularity amongst cyber security professionals
• It’s getting more popular thanks to its emphasis on readability of coding, precise and uncomplicated syntax, and a large variety of libraries
• You would use the language to transmit TCP packets to systems, analyse viruses, and build intrusion detection mechanisms without relying on third-party utilities

In these ways, every programming language has its own advantages and limitations with respect to digital forensics . We have been using python in projects of digital forensics for many years and so we are very well experienced in using python libraries and tools for these projects . Now we will provide you some more insight into using python for digital forensics research. 

Why Python for Digital forensics projects? 

The following are some of the distinctive aspects of the Python programming language which makes it an excellent choice for digital forensics project management

• Numerous pre-installed modules – Python’s extensive built-in modules are a fantastic tool for conducting a full digital forensic examination
• Syntax Simplicity – Python’s syntax is clear in comparison to many other languages, making it much easier to understand and utilize during digital forensics
• Support and Help – As Python is an open source software, it has a large development and users to support it

Also, you can get advice from the experts who have been handling python projects since their inception into the digital field. We will also give you tips regarding code implementation and algorithm writing. Let us now talk about python programming especially in digital forensics

Digital forensics using Python programming

• Once it comes to digital forensic, network security, and penetration testing, experts typically rely on a variety of programming languages, tools and software platforms
• In digital forensics, Parrot Security OS, Kali Linux, MetaSploit, and a range of additional technologies are utilized
• These tools include pre-installed programs that consumers can utilize regardless of understanding the internal design, algorithms or computational strategy for execution

Python is thus a popular programming language for tasks such as cyber defense, penetration testing, and digital forensics . All of the below tasks can indeed be accomplished without the need for a third-party solution and utilizing Python’s basic programming

• Simulation of attacks and Port scanning
• Web browser fingerprints and cloned websites
• Website load creation and testing
• Scanning of wireless networks and mail server access
• Developing methods for detecting and preventing intrusions
• Traffic transmission in the network

Interact with our technical experts to have much more ideas on the successful digital forensics project implemented using python in real-time . You can get our engineers deep insights into python forensic tools. Let us now look into the digital forensics python libraries

Python Libraries for Digital Forensics 

• A Python-based internet traffic analysis and manipulation program
• Scapy allows researchers to investigate packet manipulations
• In addition, you could decode and collect packets from a variety of protocols
• In contrast to Dshell, it gives a researcher comprehensive analysis on internet traffic
• It also can map mostly with services of a third party software or OS fingerprinting.
• This is a Python-based network forensic investigation toolset
• It was created by the US Military Research Lab and made open-source in the year 2014
• The use of this toolbox simplifies forensic inquiry
• dns – Extract DNS-related queries with dns
• large-flows – Compile a list of netflows
• protocols – Non-standard protocols should be identified
• ReservedIPs – Looks for solutions to DNS issues
• rip-http – tool for extracting files from HTTP transmission

These are the python libraries used in digital forensic projects . There are also additional, open-source, and free libraries for python programming which are of immense importance in digital forensics. In this respect, let us have a look at the python-imaging library below.

Python Imaging Library

• Data is stored in both basic and complicated data structures, such as databases and JPEG images
• Simple desktop programs can be used to access them, and advanced analysis tools could be used to acquire the complicated operations
• Users can use the Python language to develop techniques with the python imaging library
• It can handle a wide range of file types

What is python forensic? You can get expert solutions to such frequently asked questions from us. In this regard, the Python Imaging Library or PIL operation is described here

• The first step in python imaging library operation is the forensic image import
• Then the imported images are used along with PIL for data extraction
• Then the data is represented in the form of arrays
• Data organisation for analysing forensic evidences is the final step

Usually, we provide complete descriptions of all python libraries and tools suitable for digital forensics to our customers. For your doubts on the installation of the python imaging library, network project topics you shall readily contact us. Our technical support team is happy to guide you. Let us now talk about recent digital forensics project topics

Latest Digital Forensics Project Topics

• Safeguarding of vital infrastructure and cyber warfare
• Reaction to an emergency and real-time analysis
• Methodologies for event redevelopment
• Key Infrastructure Security and data Warfare
• Traffic flow evaluation, attribution and traceback
• Portable and small-scale electronics and large scale research
• Analysis of the system files and storage
• Retention and conservation of forensic evidence
• “File carving” is the process of extracting files from data chunks
• Data exploration, mining, concealment and retrieval

Do you have any problems with your digital forensics project Topics ? Our experts are here to offer you answer to all of your research questions so that you can improve the performance of your design. We can help you with research on any of the above areas. With our knowledge, we have the ability to develop your research in any digital forensic project area .

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From March 1 to March 20, ICITAP provided training to the Nepal Digital Forensics Lab (DFL). Sixteen attendees successfully completed this training on analyzing iOS devices from a basic to advanced level along with advanced SQLite training. During this training, ICITAP created an evidence intake workflow in alignment with industry best practices. During the visit the new workflow was mapped out, presented, and approved by DFL management. ICITAP also redesigned the evidence room and the changes were approved by DFL management. Procurement of evidence room materials underway. ICITAP implemented security controls to track unauthorized personnel entering the building. A serious gap identified during a previous initial assessment. Subsequent evidence room personnel tracking in progress. ICITAP created and provided mechanisms for both. ICITAP supplied an electronic case/evidence tracking system, which provides a mechanism for case assignment, device tracking in the evidence room, and tracking of turn-around-time per device and examiner. This will help demonstrate the improved ability of the Lab thanks to ICITAPs influence, further our completion of our IAA obligations. ICITAP finalized a vase prioritization and case acceptance memo created and under review by DFL management for distribution to Nepal Police utilizing the DFL. Finally, ICITAP created an evidence consent memo created for acceptance by any unit submitting evidence to the DFL. This is necessary as the legal authority to perform analysis does not cover damage or destruction of digital device in the analysis process. This is an issue for the DFL; this consent memo must be accepted by unit submitting evidence to the DFL. The memo is currently under review by the DFL management for distribution to all Nepal Police Headquarters. ICITAP-Nepal is grateful for the support of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).

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This course will introduce students to operating system concepts and other forms of systems software. Students will learn about standard operating systems functional components such as memory, process/thread, file system, input/output, storage and device management. Additional topics include data representation, imaging, virtualization, and the history/future of systems software. Hands-on experiential learning will be used to reinforce concepts.

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LIVE UPDATES FROM THE CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRIAL LIVE Please excuse the typos. These are live updates from the courtroom.

2:51 p.m. Just had a chance to listen to the first part of the afternoon hearing that I missed. The judge called it somewhat suddenly and public was not allowed in due to security and time restraints. Boyce previously determined that a statement made by Janice Olson, Tammy’s co-worker, about changing Tammy’s life insurance policy could not be admitted. Because Emma Daybell brought up the issue during her testimony, the state wants to be able to bring in the statement. Prior objects to it but Boyce will not allow it.

2:45 p.m. Boyce says same applies to Colter Cannon. He can come back to testify as a rebuttal witness and Prior can object if he wishes. Tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. we are back in the courtroom where a proposed schedule will be presented to the court. Ok – now I think we really are done for the day.

2:44 p.m. Wixom says all rebuttal witnesses will be focused on what the defense said – nothing outside of that. Boyce says if Hermosillo is called, Prior can object and Boyce can hear the argument at that time. The other witness the state wants to ask about is Colter Cannon.

2:42 p.m. Prior stresses he does not want Hermosillo back in. Boyce says Hermosillo will be placed under oath like other witnesses so he will need to tell the truth about whether or not he watched the trial or discussed it with others. Wixom reminds the court that Hermosillo was the chief officer for the Vallow case so he has heard most of the testimony and seen most of the evidence. Wixom says the rebuttal case will take 1.5-2 days and the questioning will be narrow and focused.

2:40 p.m. Prior is concerned that Hermosillo is a law enforcement officer involved heavily in the case. “I am extremely skeptical that Officer Hermosillo did not discuss the case with any other officers involved,” Prior says. Prior does not want him recalled. Prior says after he’s preparing to close his case, the state is bringing Hermosillo back to open the doors to a number of issues that can’t be addresses through cross-examination.

2:38 p.m. Boyce says there are two other potential witness issues relating to Det. Ray Hermosillo and Dep. Colter Cannon. Wixom says Hermosillo was released from his subpoena and has been hyper vigilante at not watching any part of the trial but the state wants to recall him as a rebuttal witness.

2:29 p.m. The state has a problem with the statement Emma says that “we did not consult with our husbands” when they signed the life insurance forms. Boyce will allow the state to question Emma about the statement when rebuttal witnesses are called.

2:28 p.m. Suddenly we are on the record again. Everyone left the courtroom and the livestream started again. Joined in late but there is discussion about Emma Daybell’s testimony on the life insurance form Tammy Daybell filled out.

1:40 p.m. Boyce is excusing the public from the courtroom. There is nothing further today. The jury will remain in the courtroom with the attorneys and judge to discuss scheduling. Join me tonight for ‘Courtroom Insider’ at 6:30 MDT.

1:34 p.m. Hampikian is done testifying and Prior asks for a sidebar.

1:32 p.m. Wood has nothing further. Prior has re-direct questions. He asks about the samples found on the ax and shovel. Hampikian confirms Tylee’s DNA was on the ax and shovel. Prior asks if there is an accurate way to determine how the samples got on there. Hampikian says not by anything he can do with DNA.

1:30 p.m. Wood asks Hampikian if he reviewed reports and testing about Tylee and JJ’s remains. Hampikian says yes. He also reviewed the hair sent to Bode Technology that matched to Lori Vallow.

1:29 p.m. Wood asks if Hampikian’s lab at BSU is accredited for forensic testing. Hampikian says it’s an academic lab so they never applied for the same accreditation as other private labs have.

1:27 p.m. Boyce says there is a question about an exhibit. He is allowing re-opening of direct examination and Prior asks to exhibit the Bode Technology DNA report. Wood is back at the podium.

1:24 p.m. Prior has nothing else. Wood will now cross-examine.

1:25 p.m. Boyce asks for a quick sidebar with counsel.

1:23 p.m. Hampikian says the smallest amounts of DNA were searched for – just a few cells (maybe 20-40). Hampikian says there was no indication there were problems testing the DNA or that the labs did anything wrong during testing.

1:19 p.m. Hampikian says when the hairs are being tested, they are testing a hypothesis: Was this Lori Vallow’s hair? Was it Chad Daybell’s hair? Was it JJ Vallow’s hair? The four hairs showed it belonged to none of them.

1:15 p.m. Hampikian says he found no evidence that Chad Daybell’s DNA was present on anything that was tested.

1:14 p.m. Three references were sent to Astrea to compare the hairs – Chad, Lori and JJ. “They determined that two of the hairs came from possibly the same person,” Hampikian says, but none of the three people – Chad, Lori and JJ – matched the four hairs.

1:12 p.m. Prior asks if it’s possible to obtain DNA on hairs without roots. Hampikian says it is as of about 3-4 years ago – private companies can test hairs without roots and try to determine DNA. Four hairs from this case were sent to Astrea Forensics for testing.

1:11 p.m. Hampikian is most interested in the biological evidence – that’s what catches his attention. There were more than a dozen hairs on an adhesive. Some of the hairs were brown, some were every short dark hair, one was a blonde hair.

1:10 p.m. Hampikian was supplied with a number of documents and electronic files containing DNA data. The files are important as he has his own software to analyze the DNA. He also received a list of evidence that was never tested.

1:05 p.m. We are back in the courtroom. Attorneys are at their tables and Hampikian is on the stand.

11:58 a.m. Lunch break. Back in an hour.

11:53 a.m. Prior asks if DNA can be transferred through breath. Hampikian says a certain amount of DNA is transferred in the air and it’s being studied right now.

11:55 a.m. Prior lists a variety of ways in which DNA can accumulate on objects – fluid, air, hair, touch. Prior asks if there are any he’s missing. Hampikian says there are more – the bite of a sandwich, bodies submerged in water for days, etc.

11:51 a.m. Prior says as humans, we are constantly shedding cells and transferring DNA. Hampikian says that’s true.

11:50 a.m. Prior ask what a single cell is. “It’s very small. You can’t see unless it’s a human egg cell. The type of cells we’re talking about, you have to have a microscope to see,” Hampikian says.

11:48 a.m. Hampikian says DNA can be transferred a variety of ways. Prior asks if you were to have any type of contact with an item, would DNA be transferred? Hampikian says there are many levels to that question. It depends – did you just wash your hand? Did you shed skin or have dandruff? How long was the touch? Etc.

11:46 a.m. My colleague Kaitlyn Hart interviewed Hampikian about the history of the death penalty in Idaho. You can read her story here.

11:44 a.m. Prior asks Hampikian about transferring DNA. Hampikian says it’s very hard to transfer someone’s thumb print from a glass to a gun or something like that. Hampikian says DNA is really good at telling us who may have contributed but not how it got there.

11:38 a.m. Prior asks if Hampikian has trained and worked with judges concerning DNA. He has. Hampikian has also helped exonerate wrongfully convicted inmates including Chris Tapp in Idaho Falls. You can see all our extensive coverage on the Tapp case here.

11:35 a.m. Hampikian worked on the Amanda Knox case for several years with the defense until she was exonerated. Hampikian has been doing forensic DNA work since 1989 and has worked on hundreds of cases.

11:33 a.m. Hampikian has worked with the French police and published an article on familial DNA. He also worked with a Taiwan forensic lab on a case concerning a man who was wrongfully convicted.

11:31 a.m. Hampikian explains his professional and educational background. He has worked on many cases doing DNA analysis.

11:29 a.m. Prior asks Hampikian about his profession. He has a lab at Boise State where he works on DNA projects, forensics, viruses in the biology department but also works on criminal justice projects. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Idaho College of Law.

11:24 a.m. The next witness is Dr. Greg Hampikian. He is the Director of the Forensic Justice Project at Boise State University and the Co-Director of the Idaho Innocence Project.

11:21 a.m. Wood has nothing further. Prior follows up about the call between Chad and Alex at 8:11 a.m. Prior asks if there is any data of any kind to suggest Chad’s device was on the property at the same exact time as Alex’s on those key dates. Eller says no. Prior has nothing further.

11:18 a.m. Wood asks Eller if he is aware of Alex Cox’s relationship with Chad Daybell. Eller says he’s his brother-in-law.

11:15 a.m. Wood asks if Eller is aware Alex Cox’s account went to a Sportman’s Warehouse. Eller is aware.

11:07 a.m. Wood shows some different places where Alex’s device was tracked on Sept. 23. He also asks about Sept. 9 and how, on both dates, the homerjmaximus was located close to locations where the bodies were found. Eller says yes. Data from Alex’s device were tracked to the property after he spoke with Chad.

11:05 a.m. Wood asks the significance of Sept. 23. It’s the day after JJ was last seen alive. Wood shows another map on the screen.

11:03 a.m. Wood shows a chart showing Chad’s device called Alex’s device at 9:25 a.m. on Sept. 23. Alex’s device first showed up at Chad’s house on 9:55 a.m. that morning.

11:02 a.m. Wood asks if he is aware that combining the raccoon text message and the data on the screen was how law enforcement found Tylee Ryan. Eller says no – he is not aware.

11 a.m. Eller says he spent a lot of late night over Christmas going through 10TB of data that was turned over. Wood asks Eller if he reviewed a cell phone belonging to Tammy Daybell. Eller doesn’t remember. Wood asks Eller if he is aware that Chad sent a text to his wife about burning limbs and shooting a raccoon. Eller says he is aware – but it doesn’t place Chad at the property.

10:58 a.m. Wood stresses that Chad made a call to Alex at 8:11 a.m. and around an hour later, Alex showed up at Chad’s house. Many of the data points for Alex Cox’s device recorded near the burial sites for JJ and Tylee.

10:54 a.m. Wood shows a record showing a phone call was made at 8:11 a.m. from Chad Daybell’s device to Alex Cox’s device on Sept. 9. Eller says Alex Cox’s device showed up at Chad Daybell’s property at 9:21 a.m. Wood clarifies that the CAST report used a 100 meter margin of error while Eller used a 500 meter margin of error.

10:51 a.m. Wood plays a video from the exhibit. He asks Eller about a specific wifi data point from either Lori Vallow or Alex Cox’s apartment. Wood asks Eller if he found any data from Alex Cox’s device during the early morning hours of Sept. 9 that went from apt. 107 to apt. 175 – Alex to Lori’s apartment. Eller says that’s correct.

10:48 a.m. Wood begins by publishing an exhibit. It’s a slideshow showing data he collected from Sept. 9. The first slide shows locations related to the homerjmaximus Google account.

10:43 a.m. Prior has nothing further. Wood will now conduct cross-examination.

10:42 a.m. Prior shows a document that says there were 138 text messages and 50 voice calls between Sept. 1 – Oct. 31, 2019 associated to Alex Cox’s device while it was at or near the Daybell residence.

10:39 a.m. Eller says you can take their data and map it using other tools but it doesn’t necessarily mean it will match because you aren’t testing it with the same tool.

10:38 a.m. Prior asks about Gladiator Forensics and if Eller looked into the availability of his company or the public using it. Eller says he did but Gladiator told him their testing is only for law enforcement.

10:37 a.m. Prior asks if drive testing is considered a scientific test. Eller says it’s used by the cell phone companies to determine signal. The drive test itself can’t locate a device, it only shows tower coverage.

10:34 a.m. Prior asks about drive testing. Eller says the drive testing done in the case showed the coverage area for multiple towers surrounding Chad’s house. Eller was concerned that there was a five degree difference in the cell tower coverage area between 2019 and 2020.

10:33 a.m. On Oct. 19, 2019, the day Tammy died, there was no indication that Alex’s device was within 1.4 miles of Chad’s property.

10:31 a.m. On Sept. 25, 2019, there are records showing Alex Cox’s device at or near Chad’s property between 10:05 a.m. through 10:24 a.m. On Oct. 9, 2019, the day of the paintball incident, Alex’s device was at the property at 4:50 p.m., 4:51 p.m. and 5:01 p.m.

10:30 a.m. Alex’s device was on the property on Sept. 23 from 9:55 a.m. through 10:12 a.m. There is no evidence Eller reviewed that could place Chad Daybell at the residence on the morning of Sept. 23.

10:26 a.m. Prior reviews the times and locations of where Alex’s device pinged on the property. He also presents a list showing activity from Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 showing Alex was at or near the Daybell property starting around 2:30 p.m.

10:23 a.m. There was no information suggestion Chad was at the residence on Sept. 6. On Sept. 9, there are multiple data points showing Alex Cox’s device was at or near Chad’s property between 9:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

10:20 a.m. Eller reviewed data associated to the [email protected] account. Prior shows a document on the screen showing information from Sept. 6, 2019. It shows data returned from Google from the [email protected] account – Alex Cox. On Sept. 6, 2019, a location point for that account was at or near Chad’s house at 12:42 p.m., 12:44 p.m., 12:51 p.m., 12:53 p.m. and 12:55 p.m.

10:19 a.m. Prior begins by reminding the jurors that there was no device associated to Chad Daybell on his property on Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. Eller says that’s correct. Eller says he reviewed 10 TB of data. “If you were to take the Library of Congress, if it was all printed, just 1TB would fill it.”

10:18 a.m. Back in the courtroom after a long break. Lindsey Blake has joined the prosecutors at the prosecution table. Prior will continue to question Eller.

9:39 a.m. Prior wants to admit an exhibit and there needs to be some redactions. Boyce says we will take a recess while the redactions happen. Be back soon.

9:35 a.m. Boyce asks for a sidebar.

9:32 a.m. Eller says there were 16 devices at or near the Daybell property on Sept. 23 not associated with Alex Cox. Alex’s device made it 17 devices. Once you exclude devices outside a 30 feet radius, there were four devices left. Eller says information on those four devices were not obtained by police.

9:30 a.m. Eller says this chart should be the complete list of records provided by Google at that time. He explains there were ten devices that were not included in the Google data request.

9:28 a.m. The chart shows information returned by Google for the geofence warrant based on a location at the Daybell for Sept. 23. This is the non-filtered radius version and there are several lines highlighted in yellow and other lines highlighted in green. The yellow lines are Alex Cox’s device on the Daybell property. The green lines are device IDs submitted to Google for subscriber information.

9:27 a.m. Prior brings up another exhibit on the screen showing devices on or around the property on Sept. 23.

9:22 a.m. The information requested from Google started at 9 a.m. Prior asks if it would be helpful to have requested records from earlier in the day. Eller says yes – it could have assisted in the investigation. Prior stresses again that there was no device associated to Chad Daybell on the property that morning.

9:21 a.m. Eller says he would have asked for the identifying information for all of the devices to identify everyone within the proximity of the property – not just the ten devices that Stubbs requested.

9:17 a.m. Eller does not know the phone numbers of the 19 devices. Stubbs pursued further information on 12 of the devices. Eller explains that Stubbs testified Google told him it was too many devices and to remove some devices from the list. Ten devices were ultimately looked at.

9:13 a.m. Eller identified 19 devices from the Google records that would have been within 250 meters from a spot in the backyard of the Daybell home.

9:11 a.m. There was no location showing a device belonging to Chad Daybell was on his property on Sept. 9 from 9:19 a.m. through 12:10 p.m., Eller testifies. Eller says it can be difficult to disable all the data Google collects on a device unless you simply turn the device off.

9:09 a.m. Eller went through and organized the data from Google. Prior asks Eller if there was any information to suggest Chad Daybell’s device was part of the location data on Sept. 9, 2019. Eller says the results of the Google search showed the only device they were able to put at the residence was Alex Cox’s device.

9:06 a.m. Prior asks the process for obtaining IDs other than turning off location device on a phone. Eller says if you were to connect to wifi from a device, you would generate a record with Google. The list of devices and information from Google was returned in a spreadsheet format and organized by time and date.

9:04 a.m. Eller says the data was being collected for devices at the Daybell residence. “There was a lot of other devices -there are more records than what you see here.” Prior says there were several IDs of phones within the proximity of the Daybell property. Eller says the list includes the devices the police were asking to be identified.

9 a.m. Eller says it appears Rexburg police were trying to find information on devices that would have been in multiple places. Prior shows document that lists device IDs with times and dates of when the device IDs were seen inside the radius of the geofence. The latitude and longitude is also on the list and the source of the data – Wifi, GPS, etc.) is also on the list.

8:57 a.m. On the screen, Prior shows the search warrant Stubbs submitted to Google to provide information about individual device IDs. Eller says when you submit a geofence to Google, they provide a list of numbers associated with the geofence. You then need to submit another warrant to get information about the numbers. Stubbs submitted a warrant to Google for information on 11 IDs.

8:55 a.m. Eller listened to the testimony of Rexburg Det. David Stubbs and FBI Agent Nicholas Balance. Prior asks Eller to talk about their testimony in relation to Alex Cox’s phone. Eller says in listening to the testimony about how the geofence was done and what was returned in the search warrant from Google, he found there were more devices than what were actually requested to be identified.

8:54 a.m. Eller reviewed a lot of data from this case from Google, Apple and other sources. Prior asks Eller if he reviewed Geofence evidence. Eller did. Prior asks what Geofence evidence is. “It’s not something Google intended to be used in this manner but Geofence allows you to take a location, put a radius around it and submit a search warrant in order to gain information about devices that would have passed through that Geofence,” he says.

8:53 a.m. Prior asks about disabling a device. Can you just pull it off and go into settings to turn off location services? Eller says that’s one way but you could also go into your Google account and change the settings. You could just turn the device off to stop sharing information too.

8:52 a.m. Eller says if you have an Android phone, you would need to have a Gmail account to use the device. Google would have information about you registering the device, what services you’re enabled and what you are allowing to be stored.

8:50 a.m. Eller says the best source to get information about data on a phone is the actual device itself. He calls it “native location data” – data directly from the phone. You can also use information captured by the phone manufacturer or the operating system on the phone -iOS or Google.

8:48 a.m. Prior asks what metadata is. Eller says it’s data about data. When you see a photo, the metadata is all the information that created the photo. If it’s been filtered, cropped, the date, etc. – everything about the picture.

8:47 a.m. Eller compares the amount of data people use daily to an iceberg – the 10% you see of the iceberg above the water is what people use day to day. His company focuses on the 90% of data “below the surface” – the in-depth stuff.

8:45 a.m. The last seven years Eller was in the Army, he helped build out the digital forensics program at Quantico and it was spread across the globe. Eller’s company does 25-30 classes a year for legal entities and law enforcement agencies.

8:43 a.m. Prior asks Eller about his education and training. He has been a police officer, served in the Army and was the command digital forensic examiner for the US Army Criminal Investigation program. Here’s a picture of Eller from his company website:

8:42 a.m. Metadata Forensics is a consulting and training firm that does digital forensics on devices, expert testimony, training for law enforcement, attorneys, victim advocates. “We examine any device that contains data or any data that’s turned over to us,” Eller says.

8:38 a.m. Prior calls Patrick Eller as a witness. He is the CEO of Metadata Forensics and a digital forensics examiner.

8:37 a.m. Correction: Lindsey Blake is not in the courtroom this morning. Boyce is on the bench and jurors are in their seats.

8:29 a.m. Chad Daybell is sitting at the defense table with John Prior. At the prosecution table: Madison Co. Prosecutor Rob Wood, Fremont Co. Prosecutor Lindsey Blake, Fremont Co. Deputy Prosecutor Rocky Wixom and Special Prosecutor Ingrid Batey.

8:27 a.m. We are back in the courtroom. The bailiff reminds everyone that recording and taking photos in the hallway of the courthouse is not allowed. Three people in line were apparently recording or take selfies this morning. The bailiff says this goes against the guidelines in the courthouse administrative order and anyone doing this is in contempt of court. He reminds everyone to turn their phones off and not whisper during the trial today.

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Olivia henry '24 explores a career in the forensic sciences.

May 7, 2024 - by Susan Himes

A childhood love of the Nancy Drew book series helped lead Olivia Henry from a small town in Northern California to College Station to study forensics. Her passion for mysteries, puzzles and problem solving combined with having two parents working in STEM fields nurtured an early interest in the sciences.

During summer breaks from school, she spent “probably half of my time at a little science museum” near her home in Danville. In middle school, she had a science teacher who introduced the class to forensics.

“I thought, this is really cool and kind of a combination of science and problem solving and mysteries,” Henry recalled. “I knew it was perfect for me.”

Henry will graduate in May from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology as a forensic and investigative sciences, FIVS, major with a science emphasis and a minor in cybersecurity. She is a University, College and FIVS program honors student.

The first-generation Aggie made sure to make the most of her time at Texas A&M by not only learning to step outside her comfort zone and embracing Aggie traditions but also helping other students as a peer mentor for the Introduction to Academic Success in Forensic and Investigative Sciences and Continuing Academic Success in Forensic and Investigative Sciences classes and the Hullabaloo U Course .

She has also been a College of Agriculture and Life Science Ambassador for three years and has served on the executive cabinet for the Class of 2024 Student Council for the past two years. In addition, she serves on the College’s Student Council, is a Townsend Leadership Fellow , and is a Scholarship for Service recipient.

“There are always open doors in front of you, but you have to walk through them to give yourself the opportunity,” Henry said. “I try to take every opportunity.”

Henry reflected on her time and experiences at Texas A&M.

What initially brought you to Texas A&M?

I decided to come to Texas A&M because they had the No. 1-ranked forensic science program . I, like many students, was also attracted to the spirit of the students and the rich traditions of the school.

Coming from a little town more than 1,500 miles away and going to a state where I knew no one to attend such a huge university felt overwhelming at first. But, within two weeks, I had made so many friends. And although Texas A&M is huge, the College and departments seem smaller as you’ll see the same faces around your classes and building. Texas A&M is unique in that I feel like it really has something for everyone. I think all students can find a home here.

What opportunities has attending Texas A&M provided for you?

I’ve been very blessed with the opportunities. My first internship was working crime scenes, and that came about because a former Aggie from the program reached out hoping to have an Aggie intern. I spent the summer of 2022 interning with Jeremy Arnold ’18 with the Carrollton Police Department Crime Scene Unit.

It was also during that internship that I got to experience the digital side of evidence. I had grown up with a dad in information technology and had sworn up and down that I would never, ever, ever do anything with tech because I thought it was so boring. But when I was exposed to how it is involved in solving crimes, like using an Apple watch on a victim to determine the time of death or dumping phone data for evidence, I added a minor in cybersecurity.

What is one of your favorite memories of attending Texas A&M?

I worked as a student ambassador for the College and one Saturday I met with a prospective student and her mother on campus. The mother asked me question after question, and I was worried when I couldn’t answer all of them, but I spent a lot of time with them and shared my passion and enthusiasm for the College and my major.

Later that day, they came by again and the daughter told me she’d committed to A&M because, by answering their questions and really speaking with them, I’d convinced her and her mom that this was the right place for her to be. That was so exciting to know I had made such an impact on someone and their academic trajectory. I’ve also traveled around with other college students to visit high schools across Texas to talk about being an Aggie. Those will always be some of my favorite memories.

Was there a class or professor that really impacted or influenced your career path?

Dr. Ashleigh Faris is no longer here at Texas A&M, but she was one of those professors who really, really cared about her students and wanted them to succeed. I could call her at any time and she would be there for me. Having a professor like that was super meaningful in my degree because I always knew I had someone in my corner.

Once she left, it was Dr. Craig Coates who kept me on track and helped me finish my capstone. He was instrumental to my success and was always there for me. He also taught one of my favorite courses, Biotechnology and Forensics, which was discussion-based with no power point — which was unlike any class I’d had before.

What are your plans after graduation?

I was fortunate enough to receive an offer from a federal agency, so I will be moving to Washington, D.C., and working there when I graduate. Essentially I will be doing forensics and crime scene investigations at the federal level.

Advice to younger self

I would tell myself you are more capable than you think you are. I would also tell myself to stand firm in who I am and not to doubt myself.

For example, when the first round of applications to be an ambassador came out, I didn’t apply because I didn’t feel I was qualified enough. I thought, they’re not going to want me, I have no ag background. But I ended up getting the ambassador position when they opened the second round of applications – because I actually applied. There’s always an opportunity, but you can’t seize the opportunity if you don’t go out for it.

Advice to future students interested in studying forensics

The broad definition of forensic science to me is the application of scientific principles and methods to assist in criminal investigations and then in a court of law as well. It’s using science and technology – research and the scientific knowledge you have — and then applying that to problems or mysteries you have to figure out. It is really important that you have a complete understanding of all sciences because you never know when you’re going to need chemistry, biology, physics, etc. — all things that can come up at a crime scene.

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