Title: 4. Building a Business Case for Developing a Forensics Lab
Course: IN 2005 Digital Forensics > Section: Module 3: Chapter 3 - Planning for Contingencies

Building a Business Case for Developing a Forensics Lab

1. The best way to get approval for purchases is by showing that at the end, the innovation will reduce costs and increase profits.
2. Include when preparing a business case for developing a forensics lab.  For example, forensic investigations can help the organization in reducing its litigation costs and establishing a better protection level for intellectual property, trade secrets and future business plans.

Preparing a Business Case for a Computer Forensics Lab

1. Different stages you need to follow when preparing a business case:
  - Justification
  - Budget development
  - Facility cost
    - Computer hardware requirements
    - Software requirements
    - Miscellaneous costs
  - Approval and acquisition
  - Implementation
  - Acceptance testing
  - Correction for acceptance
  - Production
2. The better you plan for your case, the more likely it will be accepted and funded.