Assignment

Question 1:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines list four different states a mobile device can be in when you extract data.

• Identify the four states.

• Describe the state, and how it might impact the investigator gathering data. Also discuss alternatives and work around to the device state, which the investigator may initially encounter.

Directions

• 2 credible sources - 2 Paragraphs
• Full citation
• Professional writing (not plagiarize)

Question 2:

Business impact analysis (BIA) is a process whereby the disaster recovery team contemplates likely disasters and what impact each would have on the organization.

• Within the context of BIA, explain Maximum tolerable downtime (MTD).
• Within the context of BIA, explain Mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Within the context of BIA, explain Mean time to failure (MTTF).
• How do all three of these work together in the creation of the Recovery Plan?

Directions

• 2 credible sources - 2 Paragraphs
• Full citation
• Professional writing (not plagiarize)

Question 3:

Over the years, several models for selling software have emerged, including Software as a Service (SaaS)-where a provider licenses software to customers as a "service on demand" through a subscription model, often delivered via a "Cloud" architecture.

• What difficulties might an investigator run into when attempting to collect forensics evidence where Software as a Service (SaaS) was utilized?

• Additionally, describe the "Cloud" and what problems it may pose to the forensic investigator..

Directions

• 2 credible sources - 2 Paragraphs
• Full citation
• Professional writing (not plagiarize)

Question 4:

Who collects tracking information and personal information from browsers, cell phones, and social networks? What are their motivations and what incentives do they face to collect information? In other words, what do they do with it? Support your answers with examples.

Directions

• 2 credible sources - 2 Paragraphs
• Full citation
• Professional writing (not plagiarize)

Question 5:

What is meant by "net neutrality" and why is it controversial? Summarize and evaluate one argument for and one against net neutrality. What, if any, are the advantages and disadvantages of net neutrality versus allowing network operators to discriminate with regards to access and cost? Cite a resource to support your claims for advantages and/or disadvantages.

Directions

• 2 credible sources - 2 Paragraphs
• Full citation
• Professional writing (not plagiarize)