Digital Forensics Forensic Computing

ForensicsNameInstitutionForensicsThey are six phases in forensic computer investigative process that lead to a decision that is relevant in legal proceedings. Thus these phases help the investigator to avoid potential errors and problems during any legal actions (Khan et al. 2016). These phases have consistency and related respectively by a systematic step they include; Identification phase, Preservation phase, Collection phase, Examination phase, Analysis phase and lastly, the Presentation phase. The six stages can be scrutinized by outlining their characteristics.Identification:Â Â In this step the primary concern is identified, determine and recognize the specific or nature of the ordeal. This process involves profile detection since the identification is vital in finding evidence of personal information. The system monitoring technique is used at this level; data packets are transmitted from a network to one location from another. It should be noted that the phase will be unsuccessful and directionless in case there is no identification.Preservation: this phase involves proper