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PUBLICATIONS

Computers Forensics Guidance

Published

Author(s)

G E. Fisher

Abstract

This ITL Bulletin describes two projects in the computer forensics arena and provides guidance on the use of the products developed from them. The first project, the National Software Reference Library (NSRL), describes a database of known file fingerprints for use in investigations of crimes that involve computers. The second, the Computer Forensics Tool Testing (CFTT) project, describes ongoing work in the development of specifications and test methods for testing automated computer forensics tools.
Citation
Computers Forensics Guidance
Pub Type
Others

Keywords

computer crime, computerforensics tool testing (CFTT), digital software signature, National Software Reference Library (NSR, RDS: Reference Data Set, software fingerprint, software testing

Citation

Fisher, G. (2001), Computers Forensics Guidance, Computers Forensics Guidance (Accessed October 25, 2025)

Issues

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Created November 30, 2001, Updated February 17, 2017
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