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Start Computer Forensics Investigation Process PracticeAn incident responder has acquired a forensic image of a Linux server suspected of being compromised. The image was taken using 'dd' with no compression. The analyst needs to verify the integrity of the image. Which command should be used and what should be compared?
Explanation: The SHA-256 hash computed during acquisition from the source device provides a cryptographic integrity check. By recomputing the hash on the acquired image and comparing it to the original hash, the analyst can verify that the image is an exact bit-for-bit copy without any alteration or corruption. SHA-256 is preferred over MD5 in forensic contexts due to its stronger collision resistance.
Which TWO of the following are considered essential steps in the computer forensics investigation process according to EC-Council guidelines?
Explanation: Identification of potential evidence is a core initial step in the EC-Council's computer forensics investigation process because it defines the scope and sources of data that may contain relevant evidence. Without proper identification, investigators risk missing critical data or collecting irrelevant information, which can compromise the entire investigation. This step involves recognizing potential evidence sources such as hard drives, network logs, and volatile memory, ensuring that all relevant data is accounted for before collection begins.
You are a CHFI analyst responding to a security incident at a medium-sized financial firm. The IT team reports that an employee's workstation (Windows 10, single SSD) was used to access sensitive customer data without authorization. The workstation is still running, and the employee is currently logged in. The IT team has isolated the machine from the network but has not powered it off. You have been called to perform forensic acquisition. The company policy requires preservation of volatile data and a full disk image. The machine has 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD. You have a forensic toolkit including FTK Imager, win32dd (for memory acquisition), and a write-blocker. Which of the following is the best course of action?
Explanation: A is not valid: FTK Imager cannot send an image over the network if the machine is disconnected, and a live disk image risks inconsistent data. The correct forensic process is to (1) acquire volatile memory with win32dd, (2) hard-power off the system to preserve the disk state, (3) remove the SSD, and (4) image it using a hardware write-blocker to an external forensic drive. None of the provided options reflects this sequence.
Drag and drop the steps to perform forensic imaging of a hard drive using FTK Imager into the correct order.
Explanation: Forensic imaging involves selecting source, configuring destination, and verifying integrity with hash.
Drag and drop the steps to perform a forensic analysis of a PDF file for hidden data or malicious content into the correct order.
Explanation: PDF forensics involves parsing objects, checking for scripts, and sandbox analysis.
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