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NIST CFTT: Testing Computer Forensics Tools

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Author(s)

James R. Lyle

Abstract

There is a critical need in the law enforcement community to ensure the reliability of computer forensic tools. A capability is required to ensure that forensic software tools consistently produce accurate and objective results. The goal of the Computer Forensic Tool Testing (CFTT) project at NIST is to establish a methodology for testing computer forensic software tools by development of general tool specifications, test procedures, test criteria, test sets, and test hardware. The results provide the information necessary for toolmakers to improve tools, for users to make informed choices about acquiring and using computer forensics tools, and for interested parties to understand the tools capabilities. Our approach for testing computer forensic tools is based on well-recognized international methodologies for conformance testing and quality testing.
Proceedings Title
Presentation to Symposium of Santa Caterina on Challenges in Internet and Interdisciplinary Research in Amalfi, Italy

Citation

Lyle, J. (2004), NIST CFTT: Testing Computer Forensics Tools, Presentation to Symposium of Santa Caterina on Challenges in Internet and Interdisciplinary Research in Amalfi, Italy, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=150486 (Accessed November 14, 2024)

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Created February 1, 2004, Updated February 17, 2017