Title: Chapter 3 Instructor Notes
Course: IN 2005 Digital Forensics > Section: Module 3: Chapter 3 - Planning for Contingencies

The Investigator’s Office and Laboratory
Introduction
1. A computer forensics lab is where you conduct investigations, store evidence, and do most of your work.
2. The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Web site ASCLD web page for guidelines for managing a forensics lab and acquiring an official crime lab certification.
3. The ASCLD certification program on the ASCLD/LAB Web site ASCLD-Lab web page for guidelines on how to audit lab functions and procedures to ensure quality and consistency.

Understanding Forensic Lab Certification Requirements

Determining the Physical Requirements for a Computer Forensics Lab

Selecting a Basic Forensic Workstation

Building a Business Case for Developing a Forensics Lab