IDC PeerScape Figure

Figure: IDC PeerScape: Digital Forensics — Best Practices to Assure Successful Investigations

Executive Summary

Peer Insights

Practice 1: Leverage Automation to Manage Growing Data Volumes

Challenge

Examples

Department of Justice

January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Riot Investigation

Project VIC

Guidance

Practice 2: Use Advanced Analytical Tools to Prevent Overreach

Challenge

Examples

Crown Prosecution Service, London

Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Strategy

Southern Alberta Child Exploitation Unit

Using Advanced Analytics and Tools to Mitigate Overreach

Guidance

Practice 3: Invest in Multiple Tools to Manage Expanding Data Sources

Challenge

Example

Project VIC

Guidance

Practice 4: Document and Share Organizational Knowledge Culled by the Investigative Community

Challenge

Examples

INTERPOL

Seattle Police Department

CSAM Investigative Best Practices

Guidance

Practice 5: Proactively and Openly Engage Vendors to Improve Product Capabilities

Challenge

Example

Georgia Bureau of Investigations

Guidance