DPC offers Digital Forensics Special Interest Group

The Digital Forensics Special Interest Group brings together DPC Members who are interested in discussing and sharing experiences on the use of digital forensics tools and workflows. First and foremost, this group is intended as a supportive network for those working in this area. It provides a regular forum for making contacts, building relationships, learning from peers and sharing successes and challenges.

The group meets every month (rotating across different time zones) and the agenda will be led by attendees, reflecting current topics and concerns for group members. Discussions within the group may focus on the topics below and any other relevant matters:

• Advocacy and ‘making the case’ for digital forensics methods or tools for digital preservation work.

• Sharing experiences of issues and problem-solving when carrying out digital forensics activities within digital preservation workflows.

• Identifying, sharing, and discussing examples of good practice.

• Sharing case studies of using specific digital forensics software and/or hardware for digital preservation activities.

• General queries about how to work with particular tools (for example the FRED forensic workstation) or media formats.

• Identifying opportunities for collaboration.

A shared Google Doc is provided to group members for collaborative notetaking and a mailing list facilitates continued conversation outside of the individual meetings. The terms and conditions for this Special Interest Group can be found here.

If you are a DPC Member interested in joining this Special Interest Group, please email [email protected]