Title: Chapter 2 Case Projects
Course: IN 2005 Digital Forensics > Section: Module 2: Chapter 2 - Understanding Computer Investigations

Chapter 2 Case Projects  2-2, 2-3, 2-4 (20 points each)

Case Project 2- 2

Jonathan Simpson owns a construction company.  One day a subcontractor calls him, saying that he needs a replacement check for the job he completed at 1437 West Maple Avenue.  Jonathan looks up the job on his accounting program and agrees to reissue the check for $ 12,750.  The subcontractor says that the original check was for only $ 10,750.  Jonathan looks around the office but can’t find the company checkbook or ledger.  Only one other person has access to the accounting program.  Jonathan calls you to investigate.  How would you proceed?  Write a one- page report detailing the steps Jonathan needs to take to gather the necessary evidence and protect his company.

Case Project 2- 3

You are the computer forensics investigator for a law firm.  The firm acquired a new client, a young woman who was fired from her job for inappropriate files discovered on her computer.  She swears she never accessed the files.  What questions should you ask and how should you proceed?  Write a one- to two- page report describing the computer the client used, who else had access to it and any other relevant facts that should be investigated.

Case Project 2- 4

A desperate employee calls because she has accidentally deleted crucial files from her hard drive and can’t retrieve them from the Recycle Bin.  What are your options?  Write one to two pages explaining your capabilities and listing the questions you need to ask her about her system.

Must include reference page including any resources used.  Reference page does not count as one page.