Digital Forensics Processing and Procedures

Chapter 20

Emerging Issues

Abstract

This chapter takes a look at the issues that are going to affect the efficient running of the laboratory in the future. It examines a range of the challenges that will be relevant in the areas of legislation and regulation, developing technologies, the human issues of maintain skills and competence, and the areas of the forensic process in the changing environment. It also looks at the issue of antiforensics.

Keywords

future; technology; legislative; developments; antiforensics

Table of Contents

20.1 Introduction

20.2 Specific Challenges

20.2.1 Legislative Issues

20.2.1.1 Changing Laws

20.2.1.2 Time to Enact Legislation

20.2.1.3 Following Legislative Procedures

20.2.1.4 Evidence in Different Jurisdictions ...