Guttman, B.
, Laamanen, M.
, Russell, C.
, Darnell, J.
and Atha, C.
(2022),
Results from a Black-Box Study for Digital Examiners, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.8412, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=934089
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Results from a Black-Box Study for Digital Examiners
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Abstract
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) conducted a black-box study in conjunction with a scientific foundation review documented in NISTIR 8354 – Digital Investigation Techniques: A NIST Scientific Foundation Review (initially released as a draft report for public comments) [1]. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of mobile and hard-drive forensic results achieved on mock examinations based on the demographic characteristics of the participants. The demographic data related to an individual's workplace environment, education, and work experience. This study was open to anyone in the public or private sectors who work in the field of digital forensics. This document describes the methodology used in the study and a summary of the results.Citation
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 8412
Report Number
8412
NIST Pub Series
Pub Type
NIST Pubs
Keywords
scientific foundation review, digital forensics, digital examiner, black-box study, computer hard drive examination, mobile device investigation
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Created February 17, 2022, Updated November 29, 2022