Software Validation and Daubert Standard Compliance of an Open Digital Forensics Model

Abstract

With the widespread increase in Cybersecurity incidents, there has been increased attention on the development of digital forensics tools and methodologies. We investigate a suite of Cyber-Forensic tools in the Open Source CAINE Linux Distribution, and conduct experimental software validation testing in support of open source code compliance with the well-established Daubert Standard for forensic evidence collection. We propose how tools such as Guymager, Autopsy, Fred, and PhotoRec can can be applied as part of a four tier forensic architecture, including experimental results which demonstrate the application of these tools. License terms (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0). Unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium are permitted, provided the original work is properly cited.